Louisa May Alcott''s timeless text, illustrated with movie stills from Greta Gerwig''s star-studded film adaptation is perfect for a holiday gift Readers have been falling for the March family for over 150 years, and Greta Gerwig''s film adaptation is bringing the childhood classic to the big screen for a new generation of fans in 2019. Illustrated throughout with movie stills from the production-starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothee Chalamet, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep, Bob Odenkirk, and Chris Cooper-this edition of Little Women tells the timeless story of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they navigate hardship and adventure in post-Civil War Concord, Massachusetts.

Autorentext

Louisa May Alcott was an American writer and feminist, best known for her enduring childhood classic Little Women. First published as a serial in the 1860s, the semi-autobiographical text tells the story of her years spent with her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts.

Klappentext

Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in mid-19th century New England. Includes movie stills from the 2019 feature film directed by Greta Gerwig.

Zusammenfassung

This keepsake edition of the classic novel Little Women is illustrated with gorgeous black-and-white photos from the award-winning film starring Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan, Meryl Streep, and Emma Watson.

Perfect for longtime lovers of the March sisters, and especially for a new generation of fans, the film, directed by Greta Gerwig, has become a modern classic. This gift edition looks beautiful and is a great bridge from the film to the novel.

Whether you’ve loved Little Women for years or are discovering it because of the star power in Gerwig’s film, this edition will be a treasure you'll read and hold dear. The original text and the new photographs from the movie bring to life the timeless story of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they navigate hardship and adventure in post–Civil War Concord, Massachusetts.

The New York Times said of Gerwig’s sparkling movie adaptation, “The new movie version of Louisa May Alcott’s novel comes as an absolute gift. A whole stocking full, really. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, this Little Women—the latest of many adaptations—embraces its source material with eager enthusiasm rather than timid reverence. It is faithful enough to satisfy the book’s passionate devotees, who will recognize the work of a kindred spirit, while standing on its own as an independent and inventive piece of contemporary popular culture.”