Little Women by Louisa May Alcott: Free Read Online

Name: Little Women
Author: Louisa May Alcott

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a public-domain family story first published in 1868–69. You can read it free on ViralScopeHub, or download it from Project Gutenberg in several formats.

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Quick facts

Author: Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888)
First published: 1868–69
Type: Family story
Suggested age: 9+ · Kid-safe pick
Cost: free

What is Little Women about?

The four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, grow up in New England while their father is away at the Civil War. Writer-to-be Jo wants to be independent, Meg wants a family, Beth is quiet and kind, and Amy dreams of art. The book follows their small joys, quarrels and losses.

About Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American author. Little Women was loosely based on her own family.

Is Little Women suitable for children?

Warm and moral in tone, with a sad chapter. Best for readers 9 and older.

Free and public domain: where this text comes from

Louisa May Alcott died in 1888, more than 70 years ago, so the work is in the public domain in Canada and India as well as the United States. The United States status is as listed by Project Gutenberg.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Little Women free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free here and at Project Gutenberg, or download it as an ebook.

Who wrote Little Women?

Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888). Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American author.

What age is Little Women for?

We suggest 9+. Warm and moral in tone, with a sad chapter. Best for readers 9 and older.