Little Women: Collectible Clothbound Edition (Abbeville Illustrated Classics)

ISBN: 0789214474

Author: Alcott, Louisa May

Condition: New

A new edition of Louisa May Alcotts Little Women, with illustrations by Clara M. Burd-an irresistible author-artist pairing sure to delight all lovers of the classic novelLouisa May Alcotts Little Women was a critically acclaimed bestseller upon its publication in 1868. It tells the story of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March-each a young woman with a distinctive and relatable personality, a rare feature for a childrens novel at the time. The novel continues to resonate with readers as a timeless tale of growing up.This is the first modern edition of Little Women to feature the complete illustrations of Clara Miller Burd, originally executed in 1926. Burds brilliant color plates and detailed drawings bring the world of the March family to life. An introduction by Alice A. Carter, an expert on Golden Age illustration, explores Burds life and the work of early twentieth-century women illustrators. This new edition, handsomely bound in cloth, will be the perfect gift for all devotees of Little Women.