A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories by Louisa May Alcott is a compilation of heartwarming stories from the 1800s, putting a fresh spin on the Cinderella story while exploring the lives of young women and their places in the home. It stars Nan, a kind-hearted daughter and sister, who juggles her many chores while hoping for something more in life. The story starts in a cozy New England home, introducing Nan, her sisters, and a friendly gentleman named John Lord. Even though she finds her chores hard, Nan handles her daily tasks with kindness. When John starts helping her, a special connection grows between them, hinting at a budding romance. The book shows the relationships among the sisters and Nan's dreams, creating a story about love, sacrifice, and how important each person is to their family. The beginning invites readers into a world full of family and the dreams of what may be.
A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories
By Louisa May Alcott
In a quaint New England home, a hardworking young woman finds an unexpected connection while managing her chores, sparking a heartfelt journey of love and aspiration.
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About the AuthorLouisa May Alcott was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for writing the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Good Wives (1869), Little Men (1871), and Jo's Boys (1886). Raised in New England by her transcendentalist parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott, she grew up among many well-known intellectuals of the day, including Margaret Fuller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. Encouraged by her family, Louisa began writing from an early age.
Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for writing the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Good Wives (1869), Little Men (1871), and Jo's Boys (1886). Raised in New England by her transcendentalist parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott, she grew up among many well-known intellectuals of the day, including Margaret Fuller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. Encouraged by her family, Louisa began writing from an early age.
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