The peaceful equilibrium of the school is troubled though when Nat introduces Dan to the mix-the latter then leads the boys into experimenting with drinking, smoking, fighting, and playing cards. The touching friendship and camaraderie between the group is expertly described. neglected children, orphans, and also Meg’s twins. Nat joins the 10 other children at the school. Their latest arrival is Nat Blake, a timid orphan boy whose life so far has been spent playing the violin to make money on the streets.

Goodreads summarizes, “ After her marriage to Professor Friedrich Bhaer, Jo uses the money from her inheritance from Aunt March to set up a school at Plumfield. Little Men by Louisa May Alcott follows the continuing story of Jo March Bhaer and her husband Friedrich as they open a school for boys in the large house at Plumfield. I would love to own the complete set with the covers below. It has very brittle pages that break easily. I read this book from an antique copy my sister got me for Christmas one year.I actually really love Professor Bhaer in this novel. This continuing story gives me more respect and admiration for the Bhaers.I love how many autobiographical details Alcott includes in her stories. It made the world of Plumfield come to life even more strongly. I loved having the background from Meigs’ biography before reading this novel.So I begin reading sequels to these classics with an open mind–determined to like them because I like the original but also determined not to hold it to as high a standard. Because of that pedestal status, I think it’s unfair to compare the sequels to it. It’s in a class all it’s own because it is so beloved. For me, Little Women is like Anne of Green Gables (the original book). It is a true classic that I think everyone can enjoy and I certainly plan on reading to my children one day.

I love the triumph, tragedy, redemption, love, and growth. I love that novel so much! I love the beautiful characters. After reading that biography, I knew I wanted to read more from Alcott and decided to start with the sequels to Little Women.įirst, a few thoughts on Little Women, the first novel I reviewed for The Classics Club. I was inspired to begin my 2018 classics reading with this title after enjoying Invincible Louisa–a compelling biography of Alcott that won the 1937 Newbery Honor Medal. Tonight I am reviewing Little Men by Louisa May Alcott. I have loved participating and getting motivated to read classics I have wanted to tackle for years.

We all have goals to read at least 50 classics in 5 years or less. The Classics Club is a group of bookworms who love classic literature. If you’re new here, let me explain how this works. I am excited to share my first 2018 review for The Classics Club. It was warm enough to be at the park today so we were happy! Happy Saturday, my friends! I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend.

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