Louisa May Alcott

A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

Enriched edition. Enchanting tales of love, wealth, and redemption
Kommentar: Dalton, Naomi / Redaktion: Good Press

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories," Louisa May Alcott weaves a collection of enchanting tales that reflect her signature blend of realism and romanticism. The stories, imbued with moral lessons and feminist sensibilities, explore themes of gender, social class, and personal growth. Alcott's engaging narrative style captivates readers through vivid characterization and practical wisdom, while also serving as a critique of the societal norms of her time. Each story, particularly the titular "A Modern Cinderella," reimagines classic fairy tales, offering a fresh perspective that emphasizes inner strength and self-determination over reliance on traditional romantic ideals. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an influential American author, best known for her groundbreaking work "Little Women." Growing up in a progressive household that championed abolitionism and women's rights, Alcott's literary endeavors often reflected her experiences and beliefs. Her personal struggles with economic hardship and societal expectations deeply informed her storytelling, pushing her to advocate for female independence and agency through her characters. This delightful collection is highly recommended for readers seeking not only entertainment but also a deeper understanding of early feminist literature. Alcott's clever subversion of fairy-tale tropes invites readers to reconsider their own expectations and aspirations, making it a compelling read for both young adults and discerning scholars alike. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 181
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664115775
• Artikelnr.: 58435944

Autorenporträt

Moods By Louisa May AlcottMoods, Louisa May Alcott's first novel was published in 1864, four years before the best-selling Little Women. The novel unconventionally presents a "little woman," a true-hearted abolitionist spinster, and a fallen Cuban beauty, their lives intersecting in Alcott's first major depiction of the "woman problem."The room fronted the west, but a black cloud, barred with red, robbed the hour of twilight's tranquil charm. Shadows haunted it, lurking in corners like spies set there to watch the man who stood among them mute and motionless as if himself a shadow. His eye turned often to the window with a glance both vigilant and eager, yet saw nothing but a tropical luxuriance of foliage scarcely stirred by the sultry air heavy with odors that seemed to oppress not refresh. He listened with the same intentness, yet heard only the clamor of voices, the tramp of feet, the chime of bells, the varied turmoil of a city when night is defrauded of its peace by being turned to day. He watched and waited for something presently it came. A viewless visitant, welcomed by longing soul and body as the man, with extended arms and parted lips received the voiceless greeting of the breeze that came winging its way across the broad Atlantic, full of healthful cheer for a home-sick heart. Far out he leaned held back the thick-leaved boughs already rustling with a grateful stir, chid the shrill bird beating its flame-colored breast against its prison bars, and drank deep draughts of the blessed wind that seemed to cool the fever of his blood and give him back the vigor he had lost. A sudden light shone out behind him filling the room with a glow that left no shadow in it. But he did not see the change, nor hear the step that broke the hush, nor turn to meet the woman who stood waiting for a lover's welcome. An indefinable air of sumptuous life surrounded her, and made the brilliant room a fitting frame for the figure standing there with warm-hued muslins blowing in the wind. A figure full of the affluent beauty of womanhood in its prime, bearing unmistakable marks of the polished pupil of the world in the grace that flowed through every motion, the art which taught each feature to play its part with the ease of second nature and made dress the foil to loveliness.