Louisa May Alcott (/ ˈɔːlkət /; November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for writing the novel Little Women (1868) and its …

Nov 25, 2025 · Louisa May Alcott (born November 29, 1832, Germantown, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died March 6, 1888, Boston, Massachusetts) was an American author known for her …

Famed author Louisa May Alcott created colorful relatable characters in 19th century novels. Her work introduced readers to educated strong female heroines. As a result, her writing style …

She and her three sisters -- Anna, Elizabeth, and [Abba] May -- were primarily educated by their father, teacher/philosopher A. Bronson Alcott, and raised on the practical Christianity of their …

Although author Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) is best known for her book, Little Women, describing her family life in Concord, Massachusetts, she had several homes in Boston where she was …

Apr 1, 2018 · Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888) is best known as the author of Little Women and its sequels, including Jo’s Boys and Little Men, though the scope …

On November 29, 1832, Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was born the second daughter of Amos Bronson Alcott and Abigail "Abba" May in Germantown, Pennsylvania.

Louisa May Alcott was born the November 29, 1832, the second daughter of Bronson Alcott and Abigail May. The couple met while Abigail was visiting her brother, Samuel J. May, minister of …

Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, on November 29, 1832. She soon moved to New England, where she lived for the remainder of her life. Alcott was an active …

Louisa May Alcott was the second of four daughters of Abigail May Alcott, the product of a distinguished Boston family, and philosopher Bronson Alcott, a self-educated farmer’s son.