Louisa May Alcott

Alcott, about age 20

Louisa May Alcott was an American writer. She was born on November 29, 1832 in Germantown, Pennsylvania, United States. She died on March 6, 1888 (aged 55) in Boston, Massachusetts.

She is famous for her realistic young adult novels. Her works include Little Women, Little Men, and Jo's Boys. These books are about the March sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy.

Other books include Jack and Jill, Under the Lilacs, and Rose in Bloom.

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