My Memoirs of the Civil War: The Louisa May Alcott's Collection (eBook)

Including Letters, Hospital Sketches & Biography of the Author

Louisa May Alcott (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017
400 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
978-80-7583-918-3 (ISBN)

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In Louisa May Alcott's 'My Memoirs of the Civil War: The Louisa May Alcott's Collection', readers are treated to a firsthand account of the American Civil War, written with Alcott's signature heartfelt and vivid prose. This collection of Alcott's personal writings offers a unique insight into the experiences of women during the tumultuous period of the Civil War, shedding light on both the hardships and moments of hope that defined that era. Alcott's literary style, characterized by its intimate and observant tone, brings to life the struggles and triumphs of individuals caught up in the war's upheaval. The inclusion of personal letters, journal entries, and essays adds depth and authenticity to this historical narrative. My Memoirs of the Civil War stands as a remarkable record of a transformative period in America's history. Louisa May Alcott, best known for her timeless novel 'Little Women', drew upon her own experiences as a Civil War nurse to create this compelling collection of writings. As a passionate advocate for social reform and women's rights, Alcott's perspective offers a unique and valuable contribution to the historical record of the Civil War. Readers interested in both the personal and historical aspects of this period will find Alcott's collection to be a captivating and enlightening read, providing a new perspective on the Civil War through the eyes of one of America's most beloved authors.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.7.2017
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Briefe / Tagebücher
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 12 years a slave • Ambrose Bierce • American Civil War • Charles Dickens • Civil War nursing • female perspective • Florence Nightingale • Gone with the Wind • Henry David Thoreau • historical non-fiction • letters home • Lincoln • literary sketches • Mark Twain • nurse memoirs • personal reflections • Slavery • Uncle Tom's Cabin • union army • volunteer experience
• ISBN-10: 80-7583-918-8 / 8075839188
• ISBN-13: 978-80-7583-918-3 / 9788075839183