Little Women

Set in Concord, Massachusetts, this semiautobiographical novel captures the lives of the March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and family dynamics during the Civil War era. Alcott draws from her own childhood experiences, creating a rich portrayal of sisterhood, personal growth, and the transition into adulthood. The story continues in the sequel, Good Wives, which explores the sisters' marriages, while Little Men focuses on the lives of her nephews, further expanding Alcott's beloved narrative universe.