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All rights reserved. https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2940457&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Sagamore 1957, 0.<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 920 ALCO - Available - 550019535<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=5476032&CF=BIB 'Little Women', the charming story of the brave and resilient March sisters, has been adored by generations of readers who have identified with the struggles of kind and pretty Meg; gentle, delicate Beth; precocious, artistic Amy; and of course wild, tomboyish Jo, determined to forge her own path and become a writer. Follow the girls as they come of age during the American Civil War and fall in love with the story all over again in this retelling by Laura Wood. 'Little Women', the charming story of the brave and resilient March sisters, has been adored by generations of readers who have identified with the struggles of kind and pretty Meg; gentle, delicate Beth; precocious, artistic Amy; and of course wild, tomboyish Jo, determined to forge her own path and become a writer. Follow the girls as they come of age during the American Civil War and fall in love with the story all over again in this retelling by Laura Wood.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Wood, Laura (Laura Clare)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2023.<br />120 pages ; 20 cm<br /><br />Camden Town Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - Y - Available - 30111069523438<br />St Pancras Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - Y - Available - 30111069522257<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=4303229&CF=BIB Based on the author's own youthful experiences, 'Little Women' describes the family life of the four March sisters living in a small New England community. 'Good Wives' takes up the story of the March sisters, some three years later, when, as young adults, they must face up to the inevitable trials and traumas of everyday life in their search for individual happiness. Based on the author's own youthful experiences, 'Little Women' describes the family life of the four March sisters living in a small New England community. 'Good Wives' takes up the story of the March sisters, some three years later, when, as young adults, they must face up to the inevitable trials and traumas of everyday life in their search for individual happiness.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Ware : Wordsworth Editions, 2018.<br />464 pages ; 20 cm.<br />Wordsworth classics<br /><br />St Pancras Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Fiction - GEN - Available - 30111068973394<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3596853&CF=BIB Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy have grown up together in Orchard House with their friend Laurie next door, and now it's time for them to go out and find their places in the big wide world, to do the great and marvellous things they've dreamed of and discover their 'castles in the air'. They each find themselves tested, and fall in love, but when tragedy strikes they find their best comfort is in each other, and home. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy have grown up together in Orchard House with their friend Laurie next door, and now it's time for them to go out and find their places in the big wide world, to do the great and marvellous things they've dreamed of and discover their 'castles in the air'. They each find themselves tested, and fall in love, but when tragedy strikes they find their best comfort is in each other, and home.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Rearsby : Clipper Large Print, 2014.<br />400 pages (large print)<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Large Print - LP - Available - 30111044353430<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3269429&CF=BIB Paul Lamar, a leading man, is madly in love with his leading lady, Clotilde Varian; their happiness seems secure. But tonight, one of the audience members avidly watching their performance of a 'Spanish Play' will bring Clotilde's secret past crashing into her present and spark a chain of events that will ultimately blur the line between the drama of the stage, and the lover's reality. Paul Lamar, a leading man, is madly in love with his leading lady, Clotilde Varian; their happiness seems secure. But tonight, one of the audience members avidly watching their performance of a 'Spanish Play' will bring Clotilde's secret past crashing into her present and spark a chain of events that will ultimately blur the line between the drama of the stage, and the lover's reality.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Rearsby : Clipper Audio, 2012.<br />1 sound disc (60 min.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.<br /><br />Camden Home Library Service - (Camden Libraries) - Talking Book - TB - Available - 30111044241213<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3146726&CF=BIB Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with beautiful illustrations, this well-loved tale will capture your heart and imagination. Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with beautiful illustrations, this well-loved tale will capture your heart and imagination.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Randall, Ronne<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : QED, 2011.<br />46 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.<br />Classic collection<br /><br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAL R - Available - 30111067223395<br />Kentish Town Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAL R - Available - 30111067200872<br />St Pancras Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAL - Available - 30111067223122<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1989675&CF=BIB 'Little Women' is recognised as one of the best-loved classic children's stories of all time. Originally written as a 'girls' story', its appeal transcends the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young readers. 'Little Women' is recognised as one of the best-loved classic children's stories of all time. Originally written as a 'girls' story', its appeal transcends the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young readers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Bath : Chivers Children's Audio, 2009.<br />8 sound discs (8 hr., 5 min.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.<br /><br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Jnr Talking Book - JA - Available - 30111043491348<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=436938&CF=BIB Life in the March household is full of adventures and accidents as the four very different March sisters follow their varying paths to adulthood, always maintaining the special bond between them. Sensible Meg, impetuous Jo, shy Beth and artistic Amy each have to confront different challenges as they grow up together. Life in the March household is full of adventures and accidents as the four very different March sisters follow their varying paths to adulthood, always maintaining the special bond between them. Sensible Meg, impetuous Jo, shy Beth and artistic Amy each have to confront different challenges as they grow up together.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Vintage, 2008.<br />527 p. ; 20 cm.<br />Vintage classics<br /><br />West Hampstead Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Fiction - GEN - Onloan - Due: 10 May 2024 - 30111069517554<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=298819&CF=BIB 'Good Wives' carries on from 'Little Women' as the sisters, now young adults, find that life is not free of trouble and that a tragedy will change each of their lives in an unexpected way. 'Good Wives' carries on from 'Little Women' as the sisters, now young adults, find that life is not free of trouble and that a tragedy will change each of their lives in an unexpected way.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br />Unabridged edition<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Bath : Chivers Audio, 2007.<br />8 sound discs (9 hr., 14 min.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.<br /><br />Camden Home Library Service - (Camden Libraries) - Talking Book - TB - Available - 30111042988849<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=360123&CF=BIB 'Little Women' is recognised as one of the best-loved classic children's stories of all time. Originally written as a 'girls' story', its appeal transcends the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young readers. 'Little Women' is recognised as one of the best-loved classic children's stories of all time. Originally written as a 'girls' story', its appeal transcends the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young readers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br />Unabridged edition<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Bath : Chivers Audio, 2006.<br />8 sound discs (8 hr., 7 min.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.<br /><br />West Hampstead Library - (Camden Libraries) - Talking Book - TB - Available - 30111042114198<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=231864&CF=BIB One in the 'Penguin Classics' series, this is the first story about the March family, their friends and their lives. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - four sisters - enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England. This Penguin Classics edition of Louisa May Alcott's inspiring tale of sisterhood, Little Women, is edited with an introduction by Elaine Showalter.The charming story of four 'little women' - Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - and their wise and patient mother Marmee, was an instant success when first published in 1868. Enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England, the March sisters have been adored for generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women. In her enlightening, thoughtful introduction, Elaine Showalter discusses Louisa May Alcott's influences, and her aspirations for Little Women, as well as the impact the novel has had on such women writers as Joyce Carol Oates and Cynthia Ozick. This edition also includes notes on the text by Siobhan Kilfeather and Vinca Showalter.Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) grew up surrounded by American writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. Drawing on her experience as a volunteer nurse in the Union Army during the American Civil War, she published Hospital Sketches in 1863, followed by gothic romances and lurid thrillers such as A Modern Mephistopheles and A Long Fatal Love Chase. In 1868, she published Little Women, which proved so popular that it was followed by two sequels.If you enjoyed Little Women you might like Elizabeth Gaskell's Wives and Daughters, also available in Penguin Classics. One in the 'Penguin Classics' series, this is the first story about the March family, their friends and their lives. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - four sisters - enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England. This Penguin Classics edition of Louisa May Alcott's inspiring tale of sisterhood, Little Women, is edited with an introduction by Elaine Showalter.The charming story of four 'little women' - Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - and their wise and patient mother Marmee, was an instant success when first published in 1868. Enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England, the March sisters have been adored for generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women. In her enlightening, thoughtful introduction, Elaine Showalter discusses Louisa May Alcott's influences, and her aspirations for Little Women, as well as the impact the novel has had on such women writers as Joyce Carol Oates and Cynthia Ozick. This edition also includes notes on the text by Siobhan Kilfeather and Vinca Showalter.Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) grew up surrounded by American writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. Drawing on her experience as a volunteer nurse in the Union Army during the American Civil War, she published Hospital Sketches in 1863, followed by gothic romances and lurid thrillers such as A Modern Mephistopheles and A Long Fatal Love Chase. In 1868, she published Little Women, which proved so popular that it was followed by two sequels.If you enjoyed Little Women you might like Elizabeth Gaskell's Wives and Daughters, also available in Penguin Classics.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br />[New] ed. / edited with an introduction by Elaine Showalter /and with notes by Siobhan Kilfeather and Vinca Showalter.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>New York ; London : Penguin, 1989.<br />xxx, 504 p. ; 20 cm.<br />Penguin classics<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Fiction - FIC - Onloan - Due: 10 May 2024 - 30111040083817<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1764724&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Puffin, 1995.<br />Puffin Classics<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAK - Available - 30111041210559<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=875679&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br />Large Print ed.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Chivers, 1995.<br />[423]p ; 24cm.<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Large Print - Available - 30111034234673<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=904438&CF=BIB Moving away from the family setting of her best-known works, Louisa May Alcott explores both her own personal conflicts as a woman, as well as those experienced by her contemporaries in the unemancipated 19th century. Social justice and women's work are the central themes of this novel. Moving away from the family setting of her best-known works, Louisa May Alcott explores both her own personal conflicts as a woman, as well as those experienced by her contemporaries in the unemancipated 19th century. Social justice and women's work are the central themes of this novel.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Harmondsworth : Penguin, c1994.<br />xxxv,344p. : ill. ; 20cm.<br />Penguin classics<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Fiction - RS - Available - 30111033634329<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2249406&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Puffin, 1994.<br />pbk.ed.<br />Puffin classics<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAK - Available - 30111067460146<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2982270&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Puffin, 1994.<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAK - Available - 30111040088303<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=267083&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Leicester : Charnwood, 1987.<br />380p(large print) ; 23cm.<br />Charnwood library series<br />Charnwood large type<br /><br />Camden Home Library Service - (Camden Libraries) - Large Print - Available - 30111035241354<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=319109&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Dent, 1960.<br />d8.336. ill. 4de.<br /><br />Holborn Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAK - Available - 30111041527481<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=319106&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>1957.<br />d8.350.<br /><br />Holborn Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAK - Available - 30111041527408<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=319094&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>1953.<br />d8.296. ill.<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAK - Available - 660693118<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1421831&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Dent, 1948.<br />CHILDRENS.<br />Children's illustrated classics<br /><br />Holborn Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAK - Available - 661131136<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3195654&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London and Glasgow : Blackie & Son Limited<br /><br />Holborn Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAK - Available - 30111041527440<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3196703&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 1927<br /><br />Holborn Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Fiction - TAK - Available - 30111041527333<br />