Little Women. Good Wives

Four March sisters grow up in a small New England town. Meg hopes to become a lady, while Jo wants to write. Beth loves music, and Amy is the youngest sister. They try to earn money and help their family. Their lives bring friendship with the Laurence family, love, and loss.

Louisa May Alcott draws on her own youth in this family novel for young readers. The sisters face first love, time apart, and doubts about their futures. Each seeks her own path while sharing the others’ joys and troubles. This English-language edition, titled Little Women. Good Wives, has 544 pages and dates from 2024.