Little Women
Illustrations by Marjolein Bastin
(Author) Louisa May AlcottThe exquisite illustrations of Marjolein Bastin meet timeless text in this elegant special edition of an American masterpiece. The Marjolein Bastin Classics Seriesis a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin graces the pages of the timeless American classic Little Women, the story of the March sisters and their journey from childhood to adulthood during the American Civil War. Beyond bringing these stories to life, Bastin's series adds elaborately designed ephemera, such as a self-made newspaper, a map, an invitation, and more. Whether an ideal gift for a Louisa May Alcott devotee or a treat for yourself, the Marjolein Bastin Classics Series, as a set or individually purchased, is perfect for anyone who feels a connection to enduring literary gems.
Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888) was a celebrated American novelist, poet, and short story writer, widely recognized for her novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Good Wives (1869), Little Men (1871), and Jo's Boys (1886). Raised in New England by her parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott, who were prominent transcendentalists, she grew up surrounded by some of the era's most influential thinkers, including Margaret Fuller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. Encouraged by her family, Louisa began her writing journey at a young age.