"Whenever one studies a writer, it is generally necessary to know something of his or her life and times. ... As Marmee, "she is a strong women, the head of the household and guides her daughters through their troubles and their faults. ... [b] MacDonald, Ruth K., "Louisa May Alcott," in Dictionary of Literary Biography, Volume 42: American Writers for Children before 1900, edited by Glenn E. ...

• Word Count: 1458
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School