Little Women : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161440089 : 1161440089 : 23 May 2010 : Little Women is a classic novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1868. The story follows the lives of the four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - as they grow up during the Civil War era in Concord, Massachusetts. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the sisters' childhood and the second part following their adult lives.Meg is the eldest sister, responsible and traditional, while Jo is the tomboyish second sister, with a passion for writing. Beth is the shy and gentle third sister, who loves music, and Amy is the youngest sister, who is artistic and a bit spoiled. The sisters are guided by their loving mother, Marmee, while their father is away serving as a chaplain in the war.Throughout the novel, the sisters face various challenges and hardships, but they always support each other and remain close. They learn important life lessons about famil