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March Sisters

March Sisters

Essays
Pages
164
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

Four acclaimed authors share their personal connections to Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women' on its 150th anniversary. Each author focuses on one of the March sisters, exploring what the character has meant to them and why the novel continues to resonate. This collection offers a deep and far-ranging meditation on the enduring power of great literature.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveIntellectualThought-Provoking
Coming of Age

Genres

Essays

Authors

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Carmen Maria Machado

Carmen Maria Machado is the author of Wastelands, a collection that explores themes of horror and the uncanny. Her work often blends genre fiction with sharp, insightful prose.

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Jane Smiley

Jane Smiley is the author of American Voices. She writes fiction.

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Kate Bolick

Kate Bolick is a writer and editor who focuses on the lives of women and the history of independence. She is best known for her book Spinster, which blends personal memoir with cultural biography.