Louisa May Alcott

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

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Produktbeschreibung

In "A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories," Louisa May Alcott weaves a collection of enchanting tales that merge whimsical fantasy with subtle moral lessons. Employing a rich narrative style reminiscent of both fairy tales and the emerging realism of the 19th century, Alcott invites readers into a world where social expectations are challenged, and virtues like kindness and resilience are rewarded. The juxtaposition of traditional Cinderella motifs with modern sensibilities not only reflects the evolving roles of women during her time but also critiques societal norms, making this work a compelling study of gender and class dynamics in the post-Civil War era. Louisa May Alcott, renowned for her seminal work "Little Women," was deeply influenced by her own experiences growing up in a progressive household, where her father's transcendentalist philosophy and her mother's abolitionist activism shaped her worldview. These formative years instilled in Alcott a profound understanding of the challenges faced by women, propelling her to create stories that inspire empowerment. Her belief in the importance of moral character and individual agency resonates throughout this collection, marking her as a pioneer in women's literature. This collection is highly recommended for those seeking a blend of enchantment and social commentary, as it captures the essence of Alcott's visionary thinking. Readers of all ages will be charmed by the relatable characters and uplifting narratives that challenge the status quo, making it a timeless addition to any literary repertoire.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 97
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juni 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547045144
• Artikelnr.: 64148966

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.