Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A classic novel written by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the lives of four sisters as they navigate the challenges and joys of growing up in 19th-century New England.
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Coming-of-age novel: A genre of literature that focuses on the growth and development of its main characters as they transition from childhood to adulthood.
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