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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 | 88 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 | 14 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 | 12 Views
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James Baldwin: About the Author

Whether he was working in Paris or Istanbul, James Baldwin never ceased to reflect on his experience as a black man in white America.

Nov 29th, 2006 | 80 comments | 58,618 Views
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Truman Capote: About the Author

Truman Capote, one of America's most controversial and colorful authors, combed literary genius with a penchant for the glittering world of high society.

Jul 28th, 2006 | 50 comments | 51,141 Views
(68 votes)
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