An Old-Fashioned Girl - May Alcott, Louisa
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"An Old-Fashioned Girl" by Louisa May Alcott is a heartwarming novel that contrasts traditional values with the changing societal norms of the late 19th century. Polly Milton, a simple and modest country girl, travels to the bustling city to stay with her affluent friend, Fanny Shaw, and her family. Alcott deftly addresses the tension between old-fashioned morals and the materialistic temptations of contemporary life via Polly's experiences. The novel tackles the problems and rewards of retaining one's integrity and simplicity in the face of society pressures, set against the backdrop of two…mehr

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"An Old-Fashioned Girl" by Louisa May Alcott is a heartwarming novel that contrasts traditional values with the changing societal norms of the late 19th century. Polly Milton, a simple and modest country girl, travels to the bustling city to stay with her affluent friend, Fanny Shaw, and her family. Alcott deftly addresses the tension between old-fashioned morals and the materialistic temptations of contemporary life via Polly's experiences. The novel tackles the problems and rewards of retaining one's integrity and simplicity in the face of society pressures, set against the backdrop of two opposing universes. Polly's interactions with the Shaw family, particularly with Fanny's brother Tom, highlight the intricacies of personal development and the impact of individual choices on relationships. Alcott's story is a riveting commentary on women's changing positions in society, as well as a celebration of the everlasting ideals of compassion, humility, and genuine friendship. Readers are asked to ponder on the necessity of keeping true to oneself and the importance of genuine connections in a shifting world as Polly navigates the trials of city living. "An Old-Fashioned Girl" embodies Alcott's trademark blend of likeable characters, moral precepts, and a dash of romance.
Autorenporträt
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.