Comic Tragedies
'Comic Tragedies' Summary
This volume presents the real plays written by Louisa May Alcott and her sisters, which were fictionalized in her novel "Little Women." These charming and insightful plays explore themes of family, creativity, and the challenges of growing up. In "The Rival Painters," two sisters compete for their father's approval, while in "The Fairy's Gift," a young girl learns the true meaning of happiness. "Aunt Kipp," a lively comedy, follows the antics of a wealthy aunt who visits her family, and "The Dumb Belle," a clever satire, exposes the superficiality of society. Through these engaging and humorous plays, readers gain a deeper understanding of the March sisters and their world, as well as the enduring legacy of Louisa May Alcott's writing.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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