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Set in the early days of the Civil War, the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—grow from childhood to womanhood and eventually, motherhood, under the care of their mother, Marmee. Money is scarce while their father serves in the Union army, so Marmee works outside the home. The author, Louisa May Alcott, based the main character of the story—Jo March, an aspiring writer—on herself, and the three other March sisters resembled her siblings. An immediate success, Little Women was so popular that readers clamored to know more about the family. Alcott quickly penned a second book, entitled Good Wives, which is included in this volume. More than 150 years later, Little Women is still a bestselling classic beloved by millions. This annotated, American Classics edition contains student helps, including: • Main Character List • Author Biography • Study Questions • History in the Making—1868-1869 • Summary