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Work: A Story of Experience (1873), by Louisa M. Alcott (Illustrated): Louisa May Alcott
Work: A Story of Experience (1873), by Louisa M. Alcott (Illustrated): Louisa May Alcott | Louisa M Alcott Louisa M Alcott
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Work: A Story of Experience, first published in 1873, is a semi-autobiographical novel by Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women, set in the times before and after the American Civil War. It is one of "several nineteenth-century novels [which] uncovers the changes in women's work in the new industrial era, as well as the dilemmas, tensions, and the meaning of that work."[1] The story depicts the struggles of a young woman trying to support herself. The main character, Christie Devon, works outside the home in a variety of different jobs, but the end of her story marks "the beginning of a new career as a voice and activist for other working women." The character David Sterling is loosely based on Alcott's friend, Henry David Thoreau.Moving away from the family setting of her best-known works, Louisa May Alcott explores both her own personal conflicts as a woman, as well as those experienced by her contemporaries in the unemancipated 19th century. Social justice and women's work are the central themes of this novel.If you've read and reread all of Louisa May Alcott's books, and loved her portrayals of brave girls trying to make their way in a harsh world, you must read this "lost" novel, "Work." It is well-written, engaging and humorous, very much in the same style as her other novels for girls, yet with more of a depth of maturity to her characters. If you've read "An Old Fashioned Girl" you will see a lot of "Polly" in the working girls portrayed in this novel. Readers are bound to enjoy this "new" Alcott novel!
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Leftcoastzen I heard a blip on the radio, thanks for posting link. 2mo
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IndoorDame So cool! 2mo
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cant_i'm_booked
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“She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.” – Louisa May Alcott in “Work: A Story of Experience”
Check out this haul, only $17 for all 33 books. Used book sales are my dirty habit. :)

vivastory I see a few favorites in there 📚📚 Nice haul! 2y
ManyWordsLater So many good ones! 2y
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Susanita
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I don‘t have to shop for very many people for Christmas, just my sister and her family. They‘re all getting books! Meanwhile, I got this t-shirt for myself.

LeslieO My favorite quote! 2y
CarolynM Perfect! 2y
Karisa 💗💗💗 2y
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Mehso-so

Not my favorite Alcott, but there‘s a lot in this book that I can relate to. And while I‘m glad the MC found love, I appreciate that Alcott didn‘t give the expected narrative of “and they lived happily ever after and she never had to work again.” The final chapter was especially touching and the closing image with her daughter tugged at all the heartstrings.

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Becker
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Sounds like it should be a quote from my husband😁

slategreyskies 😂 I love this quote!! Ha! 5y
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JillR
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Don‘t mind heading back to work so much today as I have a new bookish bag 💕 (bag from https://www.lisamacario.com)

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