Jo's Boys
1886 novel by Louisa May Alcott / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jo's Boys, and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men" is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1886. The novel is the final book in the unofficial Little Women series. In it, the March sisters' children and the original students of Plumfield, now grown, are caught up in real world troubles as they work towards careers and pursue love.
Author | Louisa May Alcott |
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Country | United States of America |
Language | English |
Series | Little Women |
Genre | Children's literature |
Publisher | Roberts Brothers |
Publication date | 1886 |
Media type | |
Pages | 375 (First edition) |
Preceded by | Little Men |
Jo's Boys was written between 1882 and 1886 as Alcott dealt with chronic illness. The book explores themes relating to modern ideals regarding gender roles and vocation, as well as progressive reform in education and women's right to vote. The characters Dan and Nan are examples of the opportunities open to people unattached in society.
Critics credited Jo's Boys with Alcott's normal charm and humor, noting its values and progressive ideas along with the return of past loved characters, although some called the book a lesser counterpart to Alcott's other books.