Kleine Frauen
Jan 2021 · Otbebookpublishing
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Kleine Frauen (Little Women) ist ein 1868/1869 in zwei Teilen veröffentlichter Roman der US-amerikanischen Schriftstellerin Louisa May Alcott. Little Women I und II, die in England unter den Titeln Little Women und Good Wives veröffentlicht wurden, bildeten den Auftakt von Louisa May Alcotts Kinder- und Jugendliteratur (die letzten Teile der March-Trilogie Little Men und Jo's Boys sowie die Romane An Old-Fashioned Girl, Eight Cousins, Rose in Bloom, Under the Lilacs und Jack and Jill wurden zwischen 1869 und 1886 verfasst). Little Women I verfasste Louisa May Alcott zwischen Mai und Juli 1868; die Veröffentlichung folgte im Oktober desselben Jahres. Aufgrund des für die Autorin sehr überraschenden einschlagenden Erfolges begann sie schon im November den zweiten Teil von Little Women, den sie im Januar 1869 fertig stellte und im April veröffentlichte. Die Handlung und Thematik des ersten, stark autobiographisch geprägten Teils von Little Women ist eher in den 1840er und 1850er Jahren anzusiedeln. Da er aber aus der Sicht der späten 1860er, also nach Beendigung des amerikanischen Bürgerkriegs (Sezessionskrieg), erzählt wird, wurden auch Elemente der 1860er Jahre integriert.
About the author
Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American novelist and poet whose life and work continue to captivate readers and scholars alike. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and raised in the intellectually vibrant environment of Concord, Massachusetts, Alcott was deeply influenced by her father, Amos Bronson Alcott, a transcendentalist philosopher, and her family's connections to luminaries like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.Alcott's literary career began with sensationalist stories published under pseudonyms, which provided her with financial independence and honed her storytelling skills. However, it was her later works, often grounded in her own experiences and observations of society, that cemented her place in American literature. Her vivid characters and progressive ideas on women's rights, education, and social reform resonated with readers and critics alike.A staunch abolitionist and feminist, Alcott served as a nurse during the Civil War, an experience that profoundly impacted her writing and worldview. Her advocacy for women's suffrage and her involvement in the temperance movement were revolutionary for her time, challenging societal norms and inspiring future generations of writers and activists.Despite her success, Alcott's life was not without controversy. Her unconventional views on marriage and gender roles, as well as her decision to remain single and financially independent, defied the expectations of 19th-century womanhood. This defiance, coupled with her literary achievements, has made her a lasting icon of feminist literature.Alcott's legacy endures, influencing contemporary writers and continuing to inspire readers with her pioneering spirit and commitment to social justice. Her life and work offer a compelling glimpse into the complexities of 19th-century America and the enduring struggle for equality and human rights.
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