| Author |
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 |
| Title |
Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Volume 4
My Girls, etc.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
My girls -- Lost in a London fog -- The boys' joke, and who got the best of it -- Roses and forget-me-nots -- Old Major -- What the girls did -- Little neighbors -- Marjorie's three gifts -- Patty's place -- The autobiography of an omnibus -- Red tulips -- A happy birthday.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Volume 4" by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book features vignettes centered around the lives of various young women who strive to make their mark in a changing world, each pursuing different paths—be it in medicine, art, charity work, or other pursuits—highlighting their aspirations and struggles. The opening of the book introduces a narrative where the author reflects on the lives of six remarkable young women, each embodying resilience and purpose in the face of societal challenges. From a devoted medical practitioner who defies conventions to an artist pursuing her dreams across Europe, Alcott paints a portrait of women stepping into their independence and fulfilling their potential. The author expresses admiration for these characters, emphasizing themes of empowerment and perseverance that resonate within the context of their individual journeys, setting an inspiring tone for the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57310 |
| Release Date |
Jun 11, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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