Louisa May Alcott

Broschiertes Buch

A Modern Cinderella or The Little Old Shoe And Other Stories

Beschreibung

The traditional fairy tale "A Modern Cinderella," written by Louisa May Alcott, is reimagined with a modern twist in "A Modern Cinderella." In this novella, Alcott constructs a touching story centered on the life of our modern-day Cinderella, Jane Bassett. The plot is set in a bustling city and follows Jane's tribulations as she navigates her demanding career and cares for her elderly father, which are reminiscent of the difficulties faced by the original Cinderella. Alcott's storytelling ability shines through as she infuses the story with themes of endurance, generosity, and the transformational power of love. The plot revolves around Jane's encounters with her wealthy but somewhat aloof employer, Mr. Bellingham, as their relationship evolves from employer-employee dynamics to a deeper emotional connection. Alcott's portrayal of their blossoming attachment demonstrates her talent for creating likable people and happy partnerships. Through "A Modern Cinderella," Alcott not only retells a well-known fairy tale, but also discusses social and economic disparities, emphasizing the significance of inner traits over outer looks. While providing readers with an interesting and inspirational narrative, the novella reflects Alcott's ageless message of inner strength and the opportunity for positive transformation. Alcott exhibits her ability to construct storylines that resonate with readers of all ages in this fascinating book.

Autor

Louisa May Alcott, an American novelist and poet, was born in 1832 in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Alcott was the daughter of the famous visionary Bronson Alcott and was friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Her education was under the direction of her father, for a time at his old Temple School in Boston and, later, at home. She turned to writing in order to increase the family income and had many short stories printed in magazines and newspapers. In addition to writing, she worked as a teacher, governess, and Civil War nurse, as well as being an advocate of abolition, women's rights, and prohibition. After her experiences she wrote Hospital Sketches (1864) which won wide praise, followed by an adult novel, Moods. She is best known as the author of the novel Little Women and its sequels Little Men and Jo's Boys. Little Women is generally based on Alcott's childhood experiences with her three sisters. Alcott was writing of her own incense experiences with fame. She expired in 1888 and is buried in Sleepy Hollow cemetery in Concord Massachusetts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 133g
• ISBN-13: 9789360465483
• ISBN-10: 9360465488
• Artikelnr.: 70540576