Abbeville Illustrated Classics #: Little Women

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A new edition of Louisa May Alcott' s Little Women, with illustrations by Clara M. Burd - an irresistible author-artist pairing sure to delight all lovers of the classic novel. Louisa May Alcott' s Little Women was a critically acclaimed bestseller upon its publication in 1868. It tells the story of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - each a young woman with a distinctive and relatable personality, a rare feature for a children' s novel at the time. The novel continues to resonate with readers as a timeless tale of growing up. This is the first modern edition of Little Women to feature the complete illustrations of Clara Miller Burd, originally executed in 1926. Burd' s brilliant colour plates and detailed drawings bring the world of the March family to life. An introduction by Alice A. Carter, an expert on Golden Age illustration, explores Burd' s life and the work of early twentieth-century women illustrators. This new edition, handsomely bound in cloth, will be the perfect gift for all devotees of Little Women. AUTHOR: Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was a beloved author of children' s literature. Clara M. Burd (1873-1933) was a stained-glass designer and illustrator. Her work appeared in numerous magazines and children' s books, including Alcott' s Little Men and Jo' s Boys. SELLING POINTS: . An irresistible author-artist pairing: Louisa May Alcott' s beloved story of growing up, with illustrations by Clara Miller Burd' s absorbing illustrations . This is the first contemporary edition of Little Women to feature the complete illustrations of Clara Miller Burd, originally executed in 1926. . New introduction by Alice A. Carter, noted authority on Golden Age illustration . Beautifully bound in cloth with gold stamping and a tip-on . The perfect gift for all devotees of this perennial classic