Louisa May Alcott`s Birthday: 5 lesser-known facts

Louisa May Alcott

Born November 29, 1832, Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist, poet, and short-story writer known for pioneering realistic, feminist fiction.

Literary works

Best known for Little Women and its sequels Good Wives. Other known works by her include Little Men, and Jo’s Boys, which shaped classic American literature.

Writing style and themes

Alcott blended warmth, humor, and realism, in her writing and explored themes such as family, independence, and transcendentalist-influenced social ideals.

Legacy

A literary icon and social reformer, Louisa May Alcott advocated women’s rights and abolition, creating strong female characters and lasting cultural impact.

Death

Alcott died on March 6, 1888, in Boston, in the USA, just two days after her father—passing away at 56 due to a stroke.