Little Women has remained enduringly popular since its publication in 1868 becoming the inspiration for a whole genre of family stories. Set in a small New England community it tells of the March family: Marmee looks after daughters in the absence of her husband who is serving as an army chaplain in the Civil War & Meg Jo Beth & Amy experience domestic trials & triumphs as they attempt to supplement the familys small income. In the second part of the novel (sometimes known as Good Wives) the girls grow up & fall in love. The novel is highly autobiographical & in Jos character Alcott portrays a strong-minded & independent woman determined to control her own destiny. The introduction to this edition provides a fascinating history of the Alcotts & of Louisa Alcotts own struggles as a writer. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more.