Je voudrais faire quelque chose d'extraordinaire... Un acte héroïque ou hors du commun qui ne sera jamais oublié après ma mort. Je ne sais pas quoi, mais je saisirai l'occasion au vol, et je vous étonnerai tous, un de ces quatre. Sinon, il ne me restera plus qu' à écrire pour devenir célèbre. Au fond, c'est cela, mon rêve préféré. Replongez dans l'histoire des quatre soeurs les plus célèbres de la littérature américaine avec cette magnifique édition comportant des illustrations de Frank Thayer Merrill, célèbre pour ses dessins ornant la première édition illustrée des Quatre Filles du docteur March.Un siècle et demi après leur création, éternellement jeunes et attachantes, revoilà Meg, Jo, Beth et Amy avec leurs petites joies, leurs tracas quotidiens... et les drames qui les dépassent parfois. Alors que leur père sert comme aumônier dans l'armée durant la guerre de Sécession, elles tentent de garder un semblant de paix dans leur foyer et, surtout, d'aider leur mère adorée à surmonter la solitude et à lutter contre la ruine de leur famille. Une même conviction anime ces quatre soeurs au caractère bien trempé : ensemble elles sont plus fortes. Jusqu'à ce que la mort ou l'amour les séparent...Redécouvrez Les Quatre Filles du docteur March grâce à cette toute nouvelle traduction. Classique intemporel, ce roman met à l'honneur les relations sororales et l'émancipation féminine.  « Il y eut un livre où je crus reconnaître mon visage et mon destin : Les Quatre Filles du docteur March de Louisa May Alcott. » Simone de Beauvoir« Mon héroïne de roman préférée est Jo March. Il n'est pas difficile de comprendre ce qu'elle a pu représenter pour une petite jeune fille colérique également appelée Jo qui rêvait elle aussi d'écrire. » J.K. Rowling

Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy

Quatre sœurs, un rêve commun : grandir libres dans l’Amérique du XIXe siècle. Un classique intemporel à découvrir en smartbook.

L'anthologie 'Huit Livres Classiques sur la Vie en Famille : Joies et Défis Quotidiens' rassemble une collection variée et riche d'oeuvres littéraires explorant la complexité de la sphère familiale. Les thèmes abordés tournent autour des dynamiques familiales, des moments de bonheur partagés, ainsi que des épreuves qui mettent à l'épreuve les liens familiaux. Dans un assortiment de styles allant du réalisme au romantisme, la collection nous invite à une introspection sur la vie quotidienne, offrant des pièces remarquables qui s'ancrent dans différents contextes historiques et culturels. Les auteurs participants, comme Honoré de Balzac et Léon Tolstoï, portent en eux une richesse de perspectives qui convergent dans cette anthologie. Leurs contributions collectives s'enracinent dans les mouvements littéraires majeurs tels que le réalisme et le naturalisme du XIXème siècle, et s'ouvrent aux idéaux moraux et sociaux au-delà des frontières culturelles. Cette diversité d'oeuvres offre une exploration totale de la vie en famille, où chaque voix apporte un élément unique à la compréhension du thème central, lié par un fil conducteur de complexité humaine et d'émotion sincère. Pour les lecteurs en quête d'une profusion d'histoires enrichissantes, cette collection se révèle être une ressource formidable. Recommandée pour sa valeur éducative et sa capacité à encourager le dialogue entre divers points de vue, elle fournit un cadre idéal pour un voyage littéraire captivant à travers les époques et les continents. Plongez-vous dans cette mosaïque de perspectives où chaque récit contribue à une exploration approfondie des joies et des défis qui définissent les relations familiales à travers les âges.

Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) « Noël ne sera pas Noël si on ne nous fait pas de cadeaux, grommela miss Jo en se couchant sur le tapis. - C'est cependant terrible de n'être plus riche, soupira Meg en regardant sa vieille robe. - Ce n'est peut-être pas juste non plus que certaines petites filles aient beaucoup de jolies choses et d'autres rien du tout », ajouta la petite Amy en se mouchant d'un air offensé. Alors, Beth, du coin où elle était assise, leur dit gaiement : « Si nous ne sommes plus riches, nous avons encore un bon père et une chère maman et nous sommes quatre soeurs bien unies. » La figure des trois soeurs s'éclaircit à ces paroles. Elle s'assombrit de nouveau quand Jo ajouta tristement : « Mais papa n'est pas près de nous et n'y sera pas de longtemps. » Meg, Jo, Beth et Amy sont les filles du docteur Marsch qui est parti, comme médecin volontaire, à la guerre (guerre de sécession). Ce sont quatre jeunes filles complètement différentes de caractère. Pendant l'absence paternelle, elles vont grandir et évoluer...

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 9 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 26 minutes "Jo's Boys" is a novel by Louisa May Alcott, serving as a sequel to "Little Men" and the final book in the Little Women series. The story revolves around Jo's grown children and their real-world challenges. The plot mainly follows the lives of Plumfield boys introduced in "Little Men," including Tommy, Emil, Demi, Nat, Dan, and Professor Bhaer, along with Jo's sons Rob and Teddy. The narrative unfolds ten years after "Little Men," with Jo and Meg at Plumfield reflecting on their childhood dreams. The book delves into the characters' pursuits, such as Tom's love for Nan, Emil's life at sea, and Dan's struggles. The novel was written by Louisa May Alcott while living at the Thoreau-Alcott House in Concord, Massachusetts. It has also been adapted into a Japanese animated television series and a film. The story is a compelling portrayal of the characters' growth, relationships, and individual journeys.

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 7 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 20 minutes "Eight Cousins" is a novel about Rose Campbell, an orphaned girl who is taken in by her guardian, Uncle Alec, and her seven boy cousins. The story revolves around Rose's journey of self-discovery, learning to make good choices, and finding her place in her family. The novel addresses themes of gender roles, education, and moral values. It promotes healthy living, exercise, and the rejection of restrictive fashion. The plot unfolds through various chapters, each describing different adventures in Rose's life. The characters, including Rose's aunts, uncles, and cousins, play significant roles in shaping her upbringing. The story also highlights Rose's friendship with Phebe, a housemaid, and her interactions with other friends and family members. The novel is set in Boston and features a range of characters from different backgrounds, including Chinese merchants and friends from the neighborhood. The sequel to "Eight Cousins" is "Rose in Bloom," which continues Rose's story into young adulthood, depicting courtship, marriage, and other life experiences.

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 9 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 20 minutes "Jack and Jill: A Village Story" is a children's book written by Louisa May Alcott and published in 1880. The story takes place in a small New England town after the Civil War. It revolves around the friendship between two characters named Jack Minot and Janey Pecq, who are often seen together and are nicknamed Jack and Jill. One winter day, they have a serious sledding accident that leaves them seriously injured. Throughout their recovery, they learn important life lessons with the help of their mothers and their many friends. The story emphasizes the value of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit. "Jack and Jill" is available as a public domain audiobook and can be found on Project Gutenberg and LibriVox.

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 3 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 7 minutes "Flower Fables," also known as "Queen Aster," was the first published work by Louisa May Alcott. It was released on December 9, 1854. The book is a collection of imaginative stories that Alcott had originally written six years earlier for Ellen Emerson, the daughter of Ralph Waldo Emerson. The initial edition of the book consisted of 1600 copies. Although Alcott believed it sold well, she only received around $35 from the publisher, George Briggs. "Flower Fables" is available as a public domain audiobook on LibriVox and can be found on Project Gutenberg. For further reading on Louisa May Alcott and her relationship with her father, John Matteson's book "Eden's Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and her Father" is recommended.

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 4 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 6 minutes "Behind a Mask" is a novella written by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1866 under the pseudonym A. M. Barnard. The story is set in Victorian era Britain and follows Jean Muir, a deceitful governess who manipulates the wealthy Coventry family to obtain their love, respect, and fortune. The novella has become important in critical reinterpretation of Alcott's works and literary importance. Critics treat the novel as a version of the "Beauty and the Beast" trope, while others provide feminist critiques of the narrative. The dominant themes in the novella are the positive treatment of actresses, acting, and theatre, social class, and the attainment of agency. The story has been adapted as a musical and a dramatic adaptation.

Every day in December, discover with this Advent Calendar Storybook a wonderful Christmas tale! Written by the greatest storytellers (Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry...), these 24 traditional stories will keep you waiting until D-day. This collection ends with one of Charles Dickens' most beautiful Christmas tales, the story of Scrooge and the three spirits. Contents: 1st December The Gift of the Magi by O.Henry 2nd December A Christmas Dream, and How It Came to Be True by Louisa May Alcott 3rd December The Fir-Tree by Hans Christian Andersen 4th December Christmas Every Day by William Dean Howells 5th December Papa Panov's Special Christmas by Leo Tolstoy 6th December A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum 7th December Merry Christmas by Stephen Leacock 8th December A Stolen Christmas by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman 9th December A Christmas Tree by Charles Dickens 10th December How the Captain Made Christmas by Thomas Nelson Page 11th December At Christmas Time by Anton Chekhov 12th December A Christmas Sermon by Robert Louis Stevenson 13th December What Christmas is As We Grow Older by Charles Dickens 14th December What the Bell Saw and Said by Louisa May Alcott 15th December How Christmas Came to the Santa Maria Flats by Elia W. Peattie 16th December Christmas; or, The Good Fairy by Harriet Beecher Stowe 17th December Christmas at Red Butte by Lucy Maud Montgomery 18th December Christmas by Washington Irving 19th December The Last Dream of Old Oak by Hans Christian Andersen 20th December Christmas Jenny by Mary E. Wilkins Free 21st December The Elves and The Shoemaker by The Brothers Grimm 22nd December The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen 23rd December The Night Before Christmas: A Morality by William Dean Howells 24th December A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Back when Louisa May Alcott was an aspiring author she took to the art of writing short stories - much like her character Jo March in ´Little Women'. A thrilling and chilling story, 'A Whisper in the Dark' delves into the vulnerability of innocence as a young girl is sent to reside with her uncle and cousin, with the expectation that she will eventually marry the latter. The tale beautifully demonstrates the remarkable range and complexity of Alcott's work, and is often considered a gothic masterpiece. Fans of Stephen King, Gillian Flynn and Agatha Christie will find plenty to love in 'A Whisper in the Dark´. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American writer of numerous beloved novels, short stories and poems. One of her best-known works is "Little Women", a novel that has been turned into numerous film and television adaptations, such as the 2019 film, starring Saorise Ronan, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet.

`Jack and Jill' is a children's book set in a small New England town after the Civil War, following Jack and Jane, who are so close everybody calls them Jack and Jill, to mimic the old rhyme. One winter day the two suffer terrible injuries in a sledding accident and face a tremendous up-hill battle to recover. As they recover they are learning and growing as people, taking their first steps in to adulthood and leaving their childhood behind. It is an incredibly heart-warming story brimming with kindness and love, but it doesn't shy away from serious topics either, creating a powerful tale that highlights the importance of family and friends. It is a story perfect for family reading on a quiet night in, or anyone who wants to see a new take on the classic children's rhyme. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an author, abolitionist and proud feminist. Her family suffered financially while she was growing up and so she was forced to take on multiple jobs in her youth to help provide for her family. Her writing became her outlet, forming her ideas and beliefs in the empowerment of women and people in to literature that reverberates to this day. Her most notable works include "Little Women", which is now a movie starring Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet, its sequel `Little Men' and `An Old Fashioned Girl'.

Orpheline et fragile, Rose Campbell découvre une vie nouvelle au sein d’une famille haute en couleur : six tantes attentionnées et sept cousins turbulents.

Rose in Bloom raconte le retour de Rose Campbell, jeune héritière indépendante, après un long voyage en Europe. Devenue une femme courtisée, elle devra choisir entre l’amour sincère et les attentes d’une société où l’argent dicte souvent les cœurs.

After "Little Women's" immediate commercial and critical success readers demanded to know more about Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. In "Good Wives", Louisa May Alcott follows the dinamic life of the beloved March sisters and their further character development. The novel together with its sequels "Little Men", and "Jo's Boys", has been one of the most widely read in the world. It has inspired numerous adaptations including a 2019 movie starring Emma Watson with six Academy Award nominations.

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy are four sisters trying to support the family and keep their spirit up while their father is at war. Each one of them has a unique vivid personality which helps them overcome the hardships of poverty. Showing the transition from childhood to womanhood, "Little Women" together with its sequels: "Good Wives", "Little Men", and "Jo's Boys", has been one of the most widely read novels in the world. It has inspired numerous adaptations including a 2019 movie starring Emma Watson with six Academy Award nominations.Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet. Having grown up in poverty, May Alcott was a passionate advocate for women's rights and abolitionist. She is best known as the author of the March Family Series: "Little Women", "Good Wives", "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". The story of the March sisters has inspired numerous adaptations including a 2019 movie starring Emma Watson with six Academy Award nominations.

Dans l'Amérique de la guerre de Sécession, Meg, Jo, Beth et Amy grandissent entre privations et rêves, guidées par l'amour familial et la quête d'indépendance. Ce classique intemporel de Louisa May Alcott, adapté par P.-J.

Noël ne sera pas Noël si on ne nous fait pas de cadeaux, grommela miss Jo en se couchant sur le tapis. - C'est cependant terrible de n'être plus riche, soupira Meg en regardant sa vieille robe. - Ce n'est peut-être pas juste non plus que certaines petites filles aient beaucoup de jolies choses et d'autres rien du tout, ajouta la petite Amy en se mouchant d'un air offensé.Alors, Beth, du coin où elle était assise, leur dit gaiement :« Si nous ne sommes plus riches, nous avons encore un bon père et une chère maman et nous sommes quatre soeurs bien unies.Fruit d'une sélection réalisée au sein des fonds de la Bibliothèque nationale de France, Collection XIX a pour ambition de faire découvrir des textes classiques et moins classiques dans les meilleures éditions du XIXe siècle.

The American Classics Collection Volume One brings together a powerful and diverse selection of timeless works that have shaped the landscape of American literature. Featuring over fifteen novels and stories from iconic authors such as Ernest Hemingway, H. P. Lovecraft, Mark Twain, Edith Wharton, and Frederick Douglass, this collection offers readers a unique journey through different eras, genres, and perspectives. From the stark realism and emotional depth of A Farewell to Arms to the cosmic horror of At the Mountains of Madness, the anthology highlights the remarkable range of American storytelling. Readers can explore the adventurous spirit of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the raw survival narrative of The Call of the Wild by Jack London, and the poetic reflections on nature and individuality in Walden by Henry David Thoreau. The collection also captures the social complexities of American life through works like The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and the deeply influential autobiography Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, which provides a powerful firsthand account of slavery and the pursuit of freedom. Together, these works illuminate themes of identity, ambition, morality, and resilience. Perfect for both new readers and literary enthusiasts, this volume serves as an essential gateway into the richness of American literary heritage. Each story not only stands on its own as a masterpiece but also contributes to a broader conversation about the cultural, historical, and philosophical foundations of the United States. The American Classics Collection is more than an anthologyit is an invitation to explore the voices that continue to define and challenge the American experience. Contents: -A Farewell to Arms -At the Mountains of Madness -Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson -Little Women -The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn -The Adventures of Tom Sawyer -The Age of Innocence -The Awakening -The Call of the Wild -The Fall of the House of Usher -The Great Gatsby -The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass -The Raven -The Scarlet Letter -The Shadow Over Innsmouth -The Sun Also Rises -Walden

Anthology of Christmas Stories is a unique collection of Christmas tales, reflections, and poems from beloved authors across the centuries and makes the perfect gift for the reader in your life. This beautiful treasury will take you back to firesides, simple gifts, and warm family moments of Christmases past as you cherish the timeless truths and joys of the season. Contents: Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol The Chimes G.K. Chesterton A Christmas Carol L.M. Montgomery The Red Room A Christmas Mistake A Christmas Inspiration The Josephs' Christmas Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket The Osbornes' Christmas Bertie's New Year Ida's New Year Cake The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road Clorinda's Gifts The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner The Unforgotten One Christmas at Red Butte Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner L. Frank Baum A Kidnapped Santa Claus Little Bun Rabbit Mark Twain A Letter from Santa Claus Louisa May Alcott A Merry Christmas Leo Tolstoy A Russian Christmas Party Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Christmas Bells The Three Kings Nikolai Gogol Christmas Eve William Dean Howells Christmas Everyday The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express Joseph Rudyard Kipling Christmas in India Elizabeth Harrison Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe John Milton On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Hans Christian Andersen The Fir Tree The Little Match Girl Selma Lagerlof The Holy Night Clement Moore The Night Before Christmas Henry van Dyke The Other Wise Man Beatrix Potter The Tailor of Gloucester Anton Chehov Vanka O. Henry The Gift of the Magi Hesba Stretton The Christmas Child Kenneth Grahame The Wind in the Willows Robert Louis Stevenson Christmas at Sea Walter Scott Christmas In The Olden Time Alfred Tennyson Ring out, wild bells Abbie Farwell Brown The Christmas Angel Anthony Trollope Christmas at Thompson Hall Thomas Hardy The Oxen William Butler Yeats The Magi William Makepeace Thackeray The Mahogany Tree Charles Kingsley Christmas Day Ella Wheeler Wilcox Christmas Fancies C. W. Stubbs Twas Jolly, Jolly Wat Eugene Field Jest 'Fore Christmas Paul Laurence Dunbar A Christmas Folksong William Topaz McGonagall A Tale of Christmas Eve Emily Dickinson The Savior must have been a docile Gentleman

Louisa May Alcott has penned a sparkling collection of novels, short stories and poems. In this collection of short stories, you get four little gems, written with Alcott's unmistakable gentle humour and keen observation of family life. Featuring a "prince charming" and a very important piece of footwear, despite both not being what you would expect, 'A Modern Cinderella', or 'The Little Old Shoe', is an amusing and irreverent version of The Brothers Grimm's 'Cinderella'. The other three stories are 'Debby's Debut', 'The Brothers', and 'Nelly's Hospital', and they collectively display Alcott's skills as well as covers important subjects such as racism, PTSD, and the barriers between social classes. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American writer who is best known for her novel 'Little Women'. She also grew up among some heavyweight 19th-century intellectuals, including Henry David Thoreau and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. With her parents struggling financially, Alcott worked to support them. At the same time, she began writing, initially under pseudonyms because her work was largely short stories and sensation novels for adults. 'Little Women', published in 1868, was a success when it was released. Alcott also penned the follow-ups 'Little Men' and 'Jo's Boys'.

'A Modern Mephistopheles' is an eerie tale of passion, deceit, control and greed. It is little wonder Alcott's authorship of the novel was unknown for many years, as she sheltered behind a pseudonym. Felix Canaris, an anguished writer who is about to take his own life, is saved by Jasper Helwyze offering grand promises of fame and fortune - but on the condition that he promises his complete commitment. But when Helwyze exploits the naïve and graceful Gladys as a pawn in his scheme - the race is on, will Canaris break free of him in time to save Gladys? A 150 year-old spine-chilling tale that has never been more relevant today. If you enjoyed 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' by Patricia Highsmith, starring Matt Damon and Cate Blanchett in its film adaptation, then this psychological thriller is for you. Perfect for fans of the Netflix series 'You', starring Penn Badgley and Victoria Pedretti. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American writer of numerous beloved novels, short stories and poems. She was a feminist, and many of her stories are loosely based on her own life experiences. She is primarily known for her young adult fiction but also wrote gothic thrillers, albeit anonymously, and sensational stories under the pen name A.M. Barnard. One of her best-known works is "Little Women", a novel that has been turned into numerous film and television adaptations, such as the 2019 film, starring Saorise Ronan, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet.

Massachusetts, 1863. Meg, Jo, Beth et Amy grandissent sous le regard bienveillant de leur mère, tandis que leur père combat dans la guerre de Sécession.

Les Quatre Filles du docteur March (titre original : Little Women) est un roman de la femme de lettres américaine Louisa May Alcott, publié en France pour la première fois en 1880. | Aux États-Unis, pendant la Guerre de Sécession. En l'absence de leur père Pascal, pasteur nordiste engagé comme aumônier dans le conflit, quatre jeunes soeurs issues de la classe moyenne de la société font face aux difficultés de la vie quotidienne en ce temps de guerre : la raisonnable Margaret (surnommée Meg), l'intrépide Joséphine (surnommée Jo), la charitable Elisabeth (surnommée Beth) et l'orgueilleuse Amy. Elles vivent à Concord dans l'État du Massachusetts avec leur mère et leur fidèle domestique, Hannah. Autrefois riche, la famille March a été ruinée lorsque Mr. March avait aidé un ami dans ses affaires, ce qui avait entraîné la faillite. Malgré cela, la famille est heureuse et n'oublie pas d'aider plus pauvre qu'elle...| |Wikipedia|

1868, Massachusetts. Meg, Jo, Beth et Amy grandissent sans leur père, parti à la guerre de Sécession. Entre sacrifices, rêves et amitiés, leur quotidien devient une ode intemporelle à la famille et à la liberté.

Aux États-Unis, pendant la Guerre de Sécession. En l'absence de leur père, pasteur nordiste engagé comme aumônier dans le conflit, quatre jeunes soeurs issues de la classe moyenne de la société, Meg, Beth, Jo et Amy, font face aux difficultés de la vie quotidienne. Elles vivent à Concord dans l'État du Massachusetts avec leur mère et leur fidèle domestique, Hannah. Autrefois riche, la famille March a dû faire face à la faillite à la suite d'une mauvaise affaire de placements. Malgré cela, la famille est heureuse et n'oublie pas d'aider plus pauvre qu'elle.

Une année, avec ses joies et ses peines, de la vie de Meg, Jo, Beth et Amy March, quatre soeurs âgées de onze à seize ans. Leur père absent - la guerre de Sécession fait rage et il est aumônier dans l'armée nordiste -, elles aident leur mère à assumer les tâches quotidiennes. Ce qu'elles font avec leur caractère bien différent : Meg, la romantique, qui va éprouver les émois d'un premier amour ; Jo, qui ne se départit jamais d'un humour à toute épreuve ; la généreuse Beth ; la blonde Amy, enfin, qui se laisse aller parfois à une certaine vanité...

Une année, avec ses joies et ses peines, de la vie de Meg, Jo, Beth et Amy March, quatre soeurs âgées de onze à seize ans. Leur père absent - la guerre de Sécession fait rage et il est aumônier dans l'armée nordiste -, elles aident leur mère à assumer les tâches quotidiennes. Ce qu'elles font avec leur caractère bien différent : Meg, la romantique, qui va éprouver les émois d'un premier amour ; Jo, qui ne se départit jamais d'un humour à toute épreuve ; la généreuse Beth ; la blonde Amy, enfin, qui se laisse aller parfois à une certaine vanité...

Dans une petite ville du Massachussetts, durant la guerre de Sécession, une famille modeste, quatre jeunes soeurs et leur mère, guette avec inquiétude chaque lettre du père parti au front. Mais rien ne peut arrêter la jeunesse, et la vie continue à façonner les destinées de Meg, l'aînée pragmatique et conformiste, Amy la frivole, Jo, la romancière en herbe et féministe avant l'heure, et la douce Beth, à la santé fragile. De l'enfance à l'âge adulte, confrontées à la découverte de soi, elles partagent une joie de vivre débordante apprenant la sororité, l'amitié mais aussi le sacrifice. Ensemble, ces quatre adolescentes impétueuses sauront réclamer à ce monde bien plus qu'il ne semble pouvoir leur offrir. Un des romans préférés des américains, un classique pour tous les âges.

Le docteur March doit partir pour la guerre de Sécession, laissant sa femme et ses filles, Meg, Jo, Beth et Amy, dans la petite ville de Concord. Le premier Noël sans lui s'annonce difficile mais l'arrivée de leur nouveau voisin, l'espiègle Laurie, redonne de la joie aux quatre soeurs March. La vie trépidante de quatre jeunes filles épanouies et libres : une inoubliable chronique familiale, grand classique de la littérature américaine.

Trois ans ont passé depuis l'épilogue des Quatre filles du docteur March. Les quatre soeurs sont aujourd'hui des jeunes femmes. Meg épouse «son» John et s'épanouit dans son rôle de mère au foyer, Jo continue à écrire et à publier ses nouvelles dans des journaux, Beth toujours aussi discrète et de santé fragile puise dans le quotidien et l'affection des siens la force de vivre tandis qu'Amy, la charmeuse, virevolte tel un papillon et fait battre les coeurs.

Trois ans ont passé depuis l'épilogue des Quatre filles du docteur March. Les quatre soeurs sont aujourd'hui des jeunes femmes. Meg épouse «son» John et s'épanouit dans son rôle de mère au foyer, Jo continue à écrire et à publier ses nouvelles dans des journaux, Beth toujours aussi discrète et de santé fragile puise dans le quotidien et l'affection des siens la force de vivre tandis qu'Amy, la charmeuse, virevolte tel un papillon et fait battre les coeurs.