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Eden's outcasts, the story of Louisa May Alcott and her father, John Matteson

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Eden's outcasts, the story of Louisa May Alcott and her father, John Matteson

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-470) and index

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contains biographical information

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Eden's outcasts

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

122313431

Responsibility statement

John Matteson

Sub title

the story of Louisa May Alcott and her father

Summary

The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Now, Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally; yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson--an eminent teacher, lecturer, and friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, which reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters.--From publisher description

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