
4 Stories by Louisa May Alcott
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The four stories in this collection, "An Ivy Spray & Ladies Slippers," "Pansies," "Water-Lilies," and "Mountain-Laurel & Maiden-Hair," explore themes of friendship, love, and family. In "An Ivy Spray & Ladies Slippers," two young women, Lily and Rose, navigate the complexities of friendship and learn to appreciate the different qualities each brings to their relationship. "Pansies" follows a young girl who finds herself ostracized by her peers and must learn to find strength and acceptance within herself. "Water-Lilies" tells the story of a young woman who falls in love but must learn to navigate the challenges of a relationship. Finally, "Mountain-Laurel & Maiden-Hair" explores themes of family, love, and sacrifice as a young woman must make difficult choices for the sake of those she loves. The stories, written with Alcott's signature warmth and wisdom, offer a compelling and heartwarming exploration of the joys and challenges of growing up and discovering one's place in the world.Book Details
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Louisa May Alcott
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Alcott was an abolitionist and a feminist. In 1860, Alcott began writing for the Atlantic Monthly. When the American Civil War broke out, she served as a nurse in the Union Hospital in Georgetown, DC,...
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