Louisa May Alcott

Little Women follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—growing up in New England during the American Civil War. Raised by their mother while their father is away, the sisters face financial struggles, personal challenges, and the transition from childhood to adulthood. Each sister has a distinct personality and dreams, especially Jo, who wants to become a writer. The novel explores themes of family, love, sacrifice, ambition, and personal growth, showing how the sisters evolve as they face both hardship and happiness in life.