Louisa May Alcott

Biography

Louisa May Alcott wrote with warmth and moral clarity, turning her own experiences into stories such as "Little Women" and its sequels that celebrated family, courage, and the quiet heroism of everyday lives.

She remained engaged with causes for abolition and women’s rights, and her grave at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery invites readers to remember the compassion of her novels and the energy of her spirited life.