Work Unabridged Start Publishing LLC edition by Louisa May Alcott Literature Fiction eBooks
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First published in 1873, Alcott's semi-autobiographical novel follows the life experiences of Christie Devon, which begin before and conclude after the American Civil War. An enthusiastic, well-rounded, and independently-minded young woman, she sets out from her uncle's house determined to find meaningful work and a sense of self-fulfillment. The series of jobs she performs, from alternately being a maid, an actress, and a governess, to being a companion and later a seamstress, gently convey moral lessons, social duties, and a strong sense of feminine determination. Perhaps even more important are the people she meets along the way, including the runaway slave Hepsey, the 'fallen' Rachel, the domestic Cynthy, and the floriculturist David, all of whom ultimately convey to a modern woman the quiet essentiality of interdependence in the pursuit of happiness in life.
Work Unabridged Start Publishing LLC edition by Louisa May Alcott Literature Fiction eBooks
One reviewer's comments caught my eye: "kitsch; too many good people." This is unfair and unfounded. The book does have a Victorian quality about it, and at times verges on being overly sentimental. But it is beautifully written, and compelling. It also accurately depicts harsh realities of its time and place. Women should appreciate its insight into their concerns and the obstacles they faced then. But, bottom line (I am male), this is a brilliant novel that is worth reading for the beauty of its prose alone. I often found myself stopping to read passages over again and make note of them. Why this novel is not better known and not more widely read escapes me. It's up there with the works of acknowledged masters.Product details
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Work Unabridged Start Publishing LLC edition by Louisa May Alcott Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
I really enjoyed this book. Even though it was written well over a century ago some of its ideas seem very modern. Also has one of my favorite quotes, "She is too gond of books amf it has turned her brain"
I like Alcott's novels, but this was too much for me. All characters come out on top, nobody is really bad, and certainly nobody stays bad, everybody is constantly striving to become a saint and overcome any fault they might have. I just couldn't relate to the characters, they were just above and beyond normal human people. I actually found it depressing instead of inspiring. Her other books have some humor and often even sarcasm in them, which is sadly missing here till the very last chapter. The humor has always outbalanced the moralistic streak for me, but here I just felt stuck with a thinly veiled moralistic story, which often glided into pure kitsch. Also I felt I had read many of the elements in her other stories and they were just newly arranged and a little bit redecorated. The story could have done with some serious editing before its publication, as some of the chapters are interesting but are overshadowed by kitsch chapters.
I'm aware that a book from this time will be heavy on morals, try to uplift and inspire improvment in the reader, which I usually don't mind, but in this story it just didn't work for me, it felt to forced. "An old-fashioned Girl" is very similar, but is much more engaging and entertaining and inspires laughs along with the tears.
Just a note on this edition, it is extremly badly edited. There are a great many spelling mistakes which often completely distort the sense like "Clown" instead of "Down" and others. But the most annoying one is that the character Philip Fletcher becomes again and again Mr. Pletcher.
As a lover of all things Louisa May Alcott, I somehow missed this book by her! Was delighted as always with her writing. Book came earlier than expected which I appreciated and was in very good condition!
This book may have been written over a hundred years ago, but the sentiments and words stir the soul and apply today.
The title of the book piqued my interest in it and I bought it. I like the idea of this single woman in the 19th century making her way through life by taking up odd jobs that interest her and that could potentially lead to self fulfillment. Romance, of course, is part of the actualization package and runs its course. The historical time period during which this book is set makes the end more interesting especially after the romantic conflict's resolved. Barring the quaint sentimentality of the writing that is hard for me to appreciate as a matter of personal aesthetic, there are some memorable turns of phrase and it's a satisfying read overall.
I hadn't read much by LMA except for Little Women, but I'm glad I read this. It is about a girl, Christie, who goes to work, and works and works and works. It's a good look into what working life was like for a woman in antebellum days. At least for her class.
I remember reading this at university in the 1970s for a women's studies class. It is as close to autobiography we may get reading Alcott, one of America's earliest feminists. 'Work' is not a collection of stories but a book for adult women about a young lady who works, not at home in the kitchen, but at various jobs, as she struggles to make her way in the world. 'Work' was probably meant to inspire other women to get out and work. Alcott, daughter of a suffragette and an abolitionist, a writer, a civil war nurse, herself an abolitionist and feminist, did far more than write young adult novels.
One reviewer's comments caught my eye "kitsch; too many good people." This is unfair and unfounded. The book does have a Victorian quality about it, and at times verges on being overly sentimental. But it is beautifully written, and compelling. It also accurately depicts harsh realities of its time and place. Women should appreciate its insight into their concerns and the obstacles they faced then. But, bottom line (I am male), this is a brilliant novel that is worth reading for the beauty of its prose alone. I often found myself stopping to read passages over again and make note of them. Why this novel is not better known and not more widely read escapes me. It's up there with the works of acknowledged masters.
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