Little men

Resumen del libro

The small hopes and plans and pleasures of children should be tenderly respected by grown-up people, and never rudely thwarted or ridiculed'Spirited Jo March, now Mrs Bhaer, has settled into living and teaching at Plumfield boarding school, also home to a lively band of orphan boys. Jo's many pupils include Nat, a shy but talented musician, Dan, an ill-mannered troublemaker and Tommy Bangs, the school's mischievous class clown. Despite the troubles and scrapes that come with adolescent life, the lessons of kindness and gratitude taught at Plumfield prove to have a profound impact on each child.

Published in 1871, Little Men was received with delight by the many who cherished the coming-of-age tale Little Women, and proved a worthy sequel. Wisdom, courage and love is at the heart of Louisa May Alcott's writing, which continues to inspire and give solace to readers around the world today.

Biografía del autor

Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) fue una escritora estadounidense, reconocida principalmente por su célebre novela em Mujercitas /em . Creció en un entorno intelectual y progresista, y su vida estuvo marcada por la lucha constante contra las dificultades económicas. Además de novelas, escribió cuentos, ensayos y obras de teatro. Su legado perdura gracias a sus relatos sobre la familia, el amor y, sobre todo, la independencia femenina.