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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind ‘Little Women’

The author of 'Little Women' is an almost universally recognized name whose reputation as a morally upstanding New England spinster masked a literary double life.

Nov 4th, 2009 | 1 comment | 194 Views
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Louisa May Alcott: Video: Interview Outtakes from the Film

Watch interview outtakes from leading Louisa May Alcott scholars, including Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Geraldine Brooks and John Matteson.

Nov 4th, 2009 | 0 comments | 95 Views
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Louisa May Alcott: Interview: Director Nancy Porter & Writer Harriet Reisen

Filmmakers Nancy Porter and Harriet Reisen discuss the inspiration behind and the making of 'Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women.'

Nov 4th, 2009 | 0 comments | 204 Views
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Louisa May Alcott: Essay: The Character of Jo March

What sets 'Little Women' apart is the young woman at its center. Her name is Jo March, but her character is Louisa Alcott.

Nov 4th, 2009 | 0 comments | 80 Views
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Louisa May Alcott: Director’s Statement

The challenge of 'Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women' was to make a film about a modern woman who happened to live 150 years ago.

Nov 4th, 2009 | 0 comments | 140 Views
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