Louisa May Alcott

1832–1888

1 series 3 books in order 1871–1996

Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, on November 29, 1832. She was the daughter of philosopher and teacher Bronson Alcott and practical Christian Abigail May. She had three sisters: Anna, Elizabeth, and May. She spent her childhood in Boston and Concord, Massachusetts, where she was influenced by visits to Ralph Waldo Emerson’s library, nature walks with Henry David Thoreau, and theatrical performances at "Hillside." Like her fictional character Jo March, she was a tomboy and enjoyed competitive games. Writing was a passion from an early age, and she often created dramatic stories that she and her sisters performed for friends. She preferred to play dramatic roles such as villains, ghosts, and queens. At age 15, she vowed to help her family by any means necessary, declaring she would become rich, famous, and happy. She was an American novelist who lived from 1832 to 1888.

Born

1832

Active years

1871–1996

Known for

March Trilogy

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