Little Women: Part Two

Strong female characters who have left their mark on generations. Follow the adventures, pain, heartbreak, loss, and learning of the March sisters.

The second part of one of the greatest classics of American literature, today considered a feminist novel. Louisa May Alcott probably never dreamed of leaving such a profound mark on literature. But that's what this extraordinary woman did! A staunch abolitionist, suffragist, and a feminist to the core in a society where women's voices were barely above a whisper, she dared to defy convention by deciding to make a living from her writing—among many other incredible feats. Little Women, Part One , published in 1868, her most acclaimed work, was a huge success upon its release, so much so that readers wrote to the author begging for more of the four sisters. And Louisa promptly responded to their requests the following year with Little Women, Part Two — Good Wives . The reason for such enchantment becomes clear as soon as we meet the March sisters: four girls full of dreams trying to make the most of each day, in an America ravaged by the Civil War and haunted by famine. Writer Carina Rissi’s statement defines the work very well.

In Good Wives , the second part of the acclaimed novel Little Women , we follow the four March daughters as they face the new challenges of adulthood. Meg is now a married woman responsible for running a household; rebellious Jo continues her quest to become a writer, but encounters feelings she never imagined; Beth, with her sweet and unassuming nature, is caught up in a serious situation and must deal with it without losing her courage; and Amy, in turn, has the opportunity to take a journey that will change her life forever.

" Little Women is a faithful portrayal of mid-19th-century American society, the harsh reality and constant struggles of four young, imperfect women trying to survive in a world where only perfection is acceptable." – Carina Rissi