Read a summary of this classic children's novel and read the entire e-text, organized by chapter.

Article discusses the author's place in classic children's literature, and how her writing career was started to help support her large family. Includes photos.

Supplement to the PBS program "I Hear America Singing" offers an overview of the lives of Alcott, and her parents Abigail May and Bronson Alcott. Includes photos and selected quotes.