Louisa May Alcott's Little Women was a critically acclaimed bestseller
upon its publication in 1868. It tells the story of sisters Meg, Jo,
Beth, and Amy March--each a young woman with a distinctive and relatable
personality, a rare feature for a children's novel at the time. The
novel continues to resonate with readers as a timeless tale of growing
up.
This is the first modern edition of Little Women to feature the
complete illustrations of Clara Miller Burd, originally executed in
1926. Burd's brilliant color plates and detailed drawings bring the
world of the March family to life. An introduction by Alice A. Carter,
an expert on Golden Age illustration, explores Burd's life and the work
of early twentieth-century women illustrators. This new edition,
handsomely bound in cloth, will be the perfect gift for all devotees of
Little Women.