VIA MERCHANT
Publication date: 1868
The story of the March sisters is a true American classic and one of the most enduring classic books written by a female author. Set during the Civil War, Little Women remains a crowd favorite because of its portrayal of strong women and sisterly love. Its film adaptations (of which there have been many) have also become classics in their own right.
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