L. M. Alcott: Signature of Reform
Best known for Little Women and other juvenile works, Alcott  also wrote frequently in support of the progressive movements of  her day. Raised during the frenzy of reform that pervaded New  England in the early 19th century, she promoted such efforts  throughout her life. In this unique volume, Stern, the author of  the standard Alcott biography and editor of several anthologies  of her works, uses the author's own words to shed light on her  less appreciated side. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific  movement, from health reform to women's rights, and pairs  Alcott's published and private writings with those by other  activists of her day. An introductory essay provides  biographical information and highlights the significance of  these reform movements to Alcott's development. This unique work  offers much to readers interested in Alcott's thought,  principles, and reform activity and is recommended for larger  academic libraries or those with a special interest in Alcott or  19th-century reform. Those interested in complete biographic  information on Alcott should choose more strictly biographical  works such as Stern's Louisa May Alcott: A Biography. Theresa R.  McDevitt, Indiana Univ. of PennsylvaniaCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.