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ארבע האחיות לבית מארץ' מתבגרות בארצות הברית בשנות ה-60 של המאה ה-19: מג, הבכורה, הבוגרת והאחראית; ג'ו, עזת היצרים, השואפת להיות סופרת; בת' העדינה והטובה שגופה בוגד בה, ואיימי, האחות הקטנה המפונקת והיהירה. התבגרותן מחזיקה כל מה שהתבגרות יכולה להכיל: הן חוות תקוות ואכזבות, לבטים וחרטות, אהבות נכזבות והתוודעות, כואבת לעתים, למורכבותו של עולם המבוגרים. אישיותן מתעצבת, גחמות הילדות מושלות מעליהן, וכל אחת מוצאת את מקומה בעולם.

Enchanting, tragic, and hilarious fairy tales for adults and children grace these pages. An initial glance might lead you to assume that these are satirical versions of classic Christmas ghost stories. However, beneath the humorous stories involving ghosts, repentant sinners, miracles, and good peasants who find well-deserved happiness, lies a psychological undercurrent that sharpens the sense of intrigue and plot movement. Often this is aided by the unrelenting social exposure of the authors who always understood how intangible the "bourgeois paradise" truly was.

Experience the original story of the beloved March family alongside the beautifully and thoughtfully written devotional guide by Rachel Dodge. As the four sisters work on growing their faith and improving their daily walk with God, embark on a similar journey with this combined chapter-by-chapter companion guide. With relevant scriptures, examples from the story, and prayers ideal for either sharing in a group or for solitary contemplation, this side-by-side pairing truly enhances the always delightful period journey of Little Women.

Enjoy this classic tale of the ever relatable and always enchanting March sisters. A unique coming of age story, follow along as the four girls strive to make their family proud while learning who God made them to be and how to grow their strengths and learn from their weaknesses.

Born in 1832 in Pennsylvania, Louisa May Alcott was best known for Little Women, her phenomenal bestseller loosely based on her childhood experiences with her own sisters. Adapted numerous times for stage and screen, it is dramatised here alongside her follow-up novel Good Wives and the thrilling sensation story A Marble Woman.

Discover the heartbeat of American poetry through 101 Great American Poems — a carefully curated collection that spans centuries of voices. From the reflective verses of Anne Bradstreet to the bold rhythms of Langston Hughes, this anthology captures the soul of a nation through themes of love, loss, freedom, and hope. Tracing a journey from Puritan resolve to the artistic fervor of the Harlem Renaissance, these poems invite readers to explore America's evolving identity across generations and genres.

4 short stories by famous author

Discover the timeless charm of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel that has captivated readers for generations. This heartwarming tale follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the complexities of growing up, pursuing dreams, and experiencing the bonds of sisterhood during the American Civil War. Each sister is distinctively portrayed with their aspirations and personality, making them relatable figures for readers of all ages.

Louisa May Alcott was born on 29th November 1832 in Germantown, Pennsylvania. She is most definitely a writer of her own experiences. Her father was a transcendentalist, philosopher and educational experimenter who founded, Fruitlands, a utopian community. Well-loved for her classic ‘Little Women’ she was a superb writer in difficult times for any woman, a strong advocate of women’s issues, the anti-slavery movement, temperance and social reform.

Jo, Beth, Meg e Amy são quatro irmãs que moram em Massachusetts e passam o primeiro Natal sem o pai, que está servindo na Guerra Civil Americana. Enfrentando dificuldades financeiras, a mãe sustenta a família. Em meio a desafios, as irmãs, que são tão diferentes entre si, precisam se unir para aprenderem juntas. Enquanto os anos passam, elas ingressam na vida adulta e lutam por seus sonhos e ambições.

Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power by Louisa May Alcott - Set in Victorian era Britain, the story follows Jean Muir, the deceitful governess of a rich Coventry family. With expert manipulation, Jean Muir obtains the love, respect, and eventually the wealth of the Coventry family.

Mother and Father are called away suddenly, because Grandma is “failin’ fast”. This leaves the oldest Bassett girls, Tillie and Prue, to oversee the cooking of the Thanksgiving feast. Soon all eight children pitch in, though the subtleties of plum pudding and stuffed turkey are completely unknown to them. The result is a whole bunch of old-fashioned fun in the comfortably familiar Louisa May Alcott tradition.

Country girl Polly Milton plies her sweet demeanor and practical ways to teach the citified Shaw family that time-tested, old-fashioned values are the surest way to a happy life. Sprinkled with wry commentary from the author, Louisa May Alcott’s classic is bursting with timeless charm.

"Louisa May Alcott: A Classic Christmas Treasury - Illustrated" is a literary gem that compiles the enchanting Christmas stories of the renowned American author, Louisa May Alcott. This collection presents a dozen heartwarming tales, including "A Country Christmas," "Rosa's Tale," "What the Bells Saw and Said," "A Merry Christmas," and many others. Louisa May Alcott, celebrated for her timeless work "Little Women," demonstrates her storytelling prowess in the realm of holiday fiction.

London 1880: Evelyn und Paul Forsyth stehen kurz vor ihrer Hochzeit, als der Bräutigam von seinen Erinnerungen an ein unheimliches Erlebnis in Ägypten heimgesucht wird. Seinerzeit hatte er sich mit Professor Nathan Niles in der gewaltigen Cheops-Pyramide verirrt.

온화하지만 허영심이 강한 메그, 천사 같은 심성을 지닌 이타주의자 베스, 투덜대면서도 자신이 나아갈 길을 아는 막내 에이미, 그리고 엉뚱한 사고뭉치지만 책을 좋아하는 작가 지망생 조. 가난하고 초라한 환경이지만 고비마다 서로에게 위로자가 되어주며 인생의 참의미를 찾아가는 네 자매는 1868년 첫 발표 이래 약 150여 년간 전 세계 50여 개국 독자들에게 꾸준히 사랑받고 있다. 독자들은 누구나 네 자매 중 한 명을 자신과 동일시하며 마치 집안의 자매들에게 빠져들었고, [타임]이 최고의 100대 소설로 선정한 것도 바로 이런 공감의 힘에서 나왔다.

Immergiti nel magico spirito del Natale, con questa raccolta di racconti scaturiti dalla penna della celebre autrice di Piccole donne. Scritti originariamente per la nipotina Lulu, questi racconti – in cui è possibile riconoscere lo stile senza tempo e la prosa ricca di significato alla base del successo dell'autrice – furono pubblicati per la prima volta nel 1885 col titolo di Lulu’s Library.

In the American Civil War that began in 1861 the War was seemingly fought to end Slavery. A War for Good. The result a win for the good guys but a society that still bears fractures from this seminal period. The stories in this volume show the true scars that are endured as a riven Nations authors try to explain and reconcile.

Little Women (Part 2): Three years later, Meg and John marry and learn how to live together. When they have twins, Meg is a devoted mother but John begins to feel neglected and left out. Meg seeks advice from Marmee, who helps her find balance in her married life by making more time for wifely duties and encouraging John to become more involved with child rearing. - Laurie graduates from college, having put in the effort to do well in his last year with Jo's prompting. Amy is chosen over Jo to go on a European tour with her aunt.

Little Women (Part 1): Four sisters and their mother, whom they call Marmee, live in a new neighborhood (loosely based on Concord) in Massachusetts in genteel poverty. Having lost all his money, their father is serving as a chaplain for the Union Army in the American Civil War, far from home. The mother and daughters face their first Christmas without him. When Marmee asks her daughters to give their Christmas breakfast away to an impoverished family, the girls and their mother venture into town laden with baskets to feed the hungry children.