Louisa Alcott

This is Alcott as you have never seen her before - gothic, and gloriously unsettling A young governess arrives at a grand country house and quickly wins the confidence of its family. Humble and modest, Jean Muir seems to embody every virtue expected of her. But beneath her meticulous performance lies a will sharpened by resentment, ambition and rage. BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days

Kto sú „malé ženy"? Štyri dospievajúce sestry, romantická Meg, chlapčenská Jo, utiahnutá Beth a miláčik rodiny Amy, ktoré statočne čelia životu, smútku za otcom, čo bojuje v občianskej vojne, biede, odriekaniu a každodenným starostiam o prežitie za pomoci láskavej matky a priateľstva obetavého suseda, mladého gentlemana Laurieho. Rozdielnosť pováh a správania sestier je kľúčom k úspechu knihy, podľa ktorej nakrútili niekoľko filmov, a už viac ako sto rokov dojíma a rozosmieva dievčenské srdcia, čím si získala status večného bestsellera.

Kto sú „malé ženy“? Štyri dospievajúce sestry, romantická Meg, chlapčenská Jo, utiahnutá Beth a miláčik rodiny Amy, ktoré statočne čelia životu, smútku za otcom, čo bojuje v občianskej vojne, biede, odriekaniu a každodenným starostiam o prežitie za pomoci láskavej matky a priateľstva obetavého suseda, mladého gentlemana Laurieho. Rozdielnosť pováh a správania sestier je kľúčom k úspechu knihy, podľa ktorej nakrútili niekoľko filmov, a už viac ako sto rokov dojíma a rozosmieva dievčenské srdcia, čím si získala status večného bestsellera.

A deluxe illustrated edition of enchanting fairy tales by Louisa May Alcott. Step into a world of wonder with this deluxe illustrated edition of fairy tales and fables by Louisa May Alcott, American literary icon and the beloved author of Little Women. Celebrated for her timeless stories of kindness, friendship, and self-discovery, Alcott s storytelling continues to inspire readers of all ages and her magical debut work, Flower Fables, is no exception. First published in 1854, Flower Fables was Alcott s very first book. This beautifully produced collection brings together nine enchanting allegorical tales that remain as meaningful today as when they were first written. This new edition features full-color illustrations for the first time, along with luxurious design details including sprayed edges, a foiled case, and an elegant ribbon marker, making it a perfect keepsake or gift. Through vivid imagery and captivating storytelling, you ll follow sprites and fairies who wander through a richly imagined natural world. Explore dappled woodlands filled with ferns and wildflowers, sunlit meadows, sparkling streams, and majestic mountains. Each story celebrates the magic of nature while gently conveying enduring lessons of kindness, love, imagination, and self-improvement. Perfect for adults, children, and fans of classic literature alike, this collector s edition of Flower Fables is an ideal gift for readers who treasure illustrated classics, fairy tales, and beautifully designed books.

All three novels in the beloved Little Women series are collected in this elegant leather-bound volume.Follow the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they advance from young ladies to mature women through domesticity, work, and true love. This collection includes all three novels in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women series: Little Women, Little Men, and Jo’s Boys. As the sisters deal with the ups and downs of childhood and grow into women with their own families, readers will be inspired by their strength, independence, and resilience in the face of adversity. Written over the course of nearly two decades, the Little Women series has long charmed readers with its depiction of life in the late nineteenth century. This elegant leather-bound volume includes an insightful introduction that discusses Alcott’s life and career, providing further insights into the world of the March sisters.

Louisa May Alcott''s Little Women is now available in an affordable softcover edition, featuring striking hand-painted cover art from Laci Fowler and distinctive interior design elements, making it ideal for classic fiction lovers, readers in high-school or college literature courses, and fans of annual reading challenges and "Required Reading" lists. The Harper Muse Classics--Painted Softcover Edition of Little Women is perfect for special-edition book collectors, Louisa May Alcott lovers, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspired.Whether you''re buying it as a gift or for yourself, this softcover edition includes:A beautiful cover featuring Laci Fowler''s distinctive hand-painted art.Decorative interior pages with pull quotes throughout.Part of a 4-volume collection including Frankenstein, The Great Gatsby, and Jane Eyre.Louisa May Alcott''s acclaimed novel, follows the March sisters Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth as they endure hardships, experience true love, and enjoy adventures in Civil War-era New England. This timeless story has been adored by generations of readers. With this simple enthralling tale, Louisa May Alcott has given us four of American literature’s most beloved characters.

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of the beloved classic of girlhood with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. The four March girls live together, as different as sisters as can be. There is sensible, romantic Meg and sweet, sunshiny Beth. There is Jo who burns with the ambition to be a writer and there is Amy who wishes for a more beautiful nose. Simple, true, and keenly resonant with life, spirit and affection, Little Women is a beloved classic for the ages. This hardback is part of VINTAGE COLLECTOR'S CLASSICS, a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production. Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition Little Women complete with a stunning new cover. Christmas won't be the same this year in the March household, with Father at war and Mother struggling to make ends meet. But even though times are tough, the March sisters' spirits remain high! Together, through love, heartache, and a 'misplaced' manuscript, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy learn that growing up and into the 'little women' society expects them to be is going to be much harder than they thought...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Jo's Boys. Ten years after the school at Plumfield was founded, Jo's boys - including wanderer Dan, sailor Emil and musician Nat - are grown up and discovering more about the world. But life after childhood can be confusing and frightening, and it is Jo and the warm-hearted March family who can comfort and guide the boys when they need it the most...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Little Men. With two young sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the unusual school at Plumfield, Jo March - now Mrs Jo Bhaer - couldn't be happier. But the boys have a habit of getting into scrapes, and their mischievous antics call for the warm and affectionate support of the whole March family to help avoid disaster...

Little Women is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, based on the author's own youthful experiences. It describes the family of the four March sisters living in a small New England community. Meg, the eldest, is pretty and wishes to be a lady; Jo, at fifteen is ungainly and unconventional with an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of thirteen with a taste for music and Amy is a blonde beauty of twelve. The story of their domestic adventures, their attempts to increase the family income, their friendship with the neighbouring Laurence family, and their later love affairs remains as fresh and beguiling as ever. Soon after the success of Little Women, Louis May Alcott wrote a sequel called Good Wives. In the U.K. and around most of the world, this has continued to be published as a separate book, but many American editions have incorporated both books under the title of Little Women. Readers should note that our editions do not contain material from Good Wives unless specifically stated.

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Little Women Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of Little Women. Christmas won't be the same this year in the March household, with Father at war and Mother struggling to make ends meet. But even though times are tough, the March sisters' spirits remain high! 'Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.' Together, through love, heartache, and a 'misplaced' manuscript, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy learn that growing up and into the 'little women' society expects them to be is going to be much harder than they thought...

'The small hopes and plans and pleasures of children should be tenderly respected by grown-up people, and never rudely thwarted or ridiculed' Spirited Jo March, now Mrs Bhaer, has settled into living and teaching at Plumfield boarding school, also home to a lively band of orphan boys. Jo's many pupils include Nat, a shy but talented musician, Dan, an ill-mannered troublemaker and Tommy Bangs, the school's mischievous class clown. Despite the troubles and scrapes that come with adolescent life, the lessons of kindness and gratitude taught at Plumfield prove to have a profound impact on each child. Published in 1871, Little Men was received with delight by the many who cherished the coming-of-age tale Little Women, and proved a worthy sequel. Wisdom, courage and love is at the heart of Louisa May Alcott's writing, which continues to inspire and give solace to readers around the world today.

Zpola autobiografický román, v němž autorka líčí příběh své rodiny. Čtyři sestry, sedmnáctiletá Markéta, šestnáctiletá Josefína, čtrnáctiletá Líza a nejmladší Amálie, dospívají za americké občanské války, která se jich osobně velmi dotýká. Vždyť v ní bojuje i jejich tatínek. Dívky se strachují o jeho život, rodina se potýká s chudobou i nemocemi. Přesto z románu prosvítá odhodlanost, soudržnost a odvaha čelit životním nesnázím. Aniž by to okázale dávaly najevo, ovlivňují život sester pravdivost, láska, přátelství, soucit a odpuštění. Bestseller, který čtou generace čtenářů, přeložila a převyprávěla Jindřiška Smetanová.

Audiokniha Malé ženy, kterou napsala Louisa May Alcott a převyprávěla Jindřiška Smetanová. Zpola autobiografický román, v němž autorka líčí příběh své rodiny. Čtyři sestry, sedmnáctiletá Markéta, šestnáctiletá Josefína, čtrnáctiletá Líza a nejmladší Amálie, dospívají za americké občanské války, která se jich osobně velmi dotýká. Vždyť v ní bojuje i jejich tatínek.

Príbeh štyroch sestier prvý raz uzrel svetlo sveta v druhej polovici 19. storočia, ale jeho obľúbenosť prekročila hranice času. Stále ďalším generáciám matiek a dcér ukazuje hodnotu rodiny, priateľstva, odpustenia a života v pravde a láske. Dej sa odohráva v časoch americkej občianskej vojny v rokoch 1861 – 1865, do ktorej narukoval aj otec rodiny Marchovcov. Jeho manželka a dcéry prežívajú neľahké obdobie sprevádzané chudobou, chorobami a mnohými inými problémami. Bezstarostné dievčatá sa za krátky čas menia na skutočné malé ženy schopné čeliť aj ťažkým výzvam s odvahou a odhodlaním. Romantická Meg, neskrotná Jo, krehká Beth a rozmaznaná Amy sú hrdinkami z mäsa a kostí, ktoré inšpirovali milióny čitateľov. Na Slovensku vo vydavateľstve IKAR kniha Malé ženy vychádza prvýkrát v kompletnej neskrátenej podobe vrátane druhého dielu. Je to literárna klasika, ktorá by nemala chýbať v žiadnej rodinnej knižnici. Preložila Danka Jacečková