Biography louisa may alcott

Famed author Louisa May Alcott created colorful relatable characters in 19^th century novels.

Her work introduced readers to educated strong female heroines. As a result, her writing style greatly impacted American literature.

Alcott was born on November 29, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Alcott’s parents were a part of the 19^th century transcendentalist movement, a popular religious movement.

Their religious and political beliefs deeply inspired Alcott as child. Her father, Bronson Alcott, was a popular educator who believed that children should enjoy learning.

Biography louisa may alcott

Therefore, at an early age, Alcott took to reading and writing. While most of her schooling came from her parents she also studied under famed philosopher Henry David Thoreau and popular authors Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathanial Hawthorne.

Much like her novel Little Women,Alcott was one of four daughters and she remained close with her sisters througho