Louisa May Alcott

She grew up among idealists and reformers, but also knew poverty and the harsh realities of war firsthand. It was from these contrasts that she drew strength for writing that remains vibrant to this day. The author of the immortal *Little Women* gave literature unforgettable heroines and profoundly influenced generations of female readers as well as the shape of American prose.

Quotes

• There is nothing harder than being yourself at a time when everyone is trying to make you someone else. ( 15 ×)