Women, they have minds, and they have souls, as well as just hearts, And they've got ambition, and they've got talent, as well as just beauty. In a time when a woman's role was pre-defined by society, the March sisters moved to the beat of a different drum. Beautiful Meg, tomboy Jo, gentle Beth and high-spirited Amy try to navigate the hurdles of patriarchy and the pains of growing up as they transition from adolescence into womanhood. The book traces the lives of the four girls and their challenges,such as poverty, death and the struggle for personal freedom.With humour and poignancy, Alcott weaves a compelling narrative of the joys and sorrows of sisterhood that pulls the reader into the warmth and drama of the March household. Set against the American Civil War backdrop Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a classicwhose endearing characters continue to mesmerise readers of all ages.