Classics for Ages 12–14
Adventure, courage, and growing independence. 12 books · Intermediate.
19th Century · Novel
Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott. A canonical or canon-adjacent work by Louisa May Alcott examining family, work, women; included to broaden the catalog’s historical, literary, or intellectual coverage.
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- Date
- 1868–1869
- Origin
- United States
- Era
- 19th Century
- Genre
- Novel
- Canon tier
- Expanded canon
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Length
- Medium
- Collection
- The Western Canon
Subjects and themes
Why it matters
A canonical or canon-adjacent work by Louisa May Alcott examining family, work, women; included to broaden the catalog’s historical, literary, or intellectual coverage.
This work is included on the basis of expanded synthesis: bloom / great books / modern library / revised canon. Its cataloged influence level is 4 out of 5.
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