Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson-an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and ...
Read More
Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson-an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Book shows wear from use but remains a usable copy. May include writing highlighting underlining library markings. Listing uses stock photos actual item may vary slightly. Ships via USPS BPM Media Mail may take up to 10 days to arrive. Please contact us if you have any questions or issues with your order!
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good in Very Good jacket. Matteson looks at the personal life behind the beloved author of 'Little Women' in this story that highlights the tense yet loving bond between Louisa May Alcott and her father, Bronson, and that relationships impact on her life and work.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good+ in Fine dust jacket. 9780393059649. Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 512 pages; Square, snug and neat in crisp edged and uniformly bright pictorial dust jacket. Bookplate from the "Orchard House" at Concord with prior owner name penned neatly is mounted to the front endpage. Page block has a trivial stiffness from perhaps a humid summer. VG++/F.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good in Very Good jacket. Corner's bumped, else near fine with 1" razor cut near front spine of dust jacket. Expedited or International shipping may cost more.
