Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott was an American author, born in 1832, who was known for her iconic work, “Little Women” that gave young girls around the world, unrealistic expectations of sisterhood and love.

Early Life

Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, Alcott was one of four sisters. Her father was a Transcendentalist philosopher who believed in living a life of simplicity and denied the girls any sort of comfort or luxury, which ultimately prepared them for the hardships they would endure in their future as writers.

Literary Career

Alcott started her writing career working as a domestic servant, writing saucy pulp fiction under a pseudonym until 1862 when she released “Little Women” which brought upheaval to the literary scene of that time with people asking why the women in the book were not fighting over the man, Theodore Laurence? In 1869, she released “Little Men,” a book that explored what happens when kids grow up, and no one cares.

Death

Alcott died in Boston on March 6, 1888 after contracting pneumonia. Her final words were reported to be “is there Wi-Fi in heaven?”, however, given that Wi-Fi was not invented until about a century later, this remains unconfirmed.

Legacy

Alcott remains one of the most important female writers of the 19th century, who inspired many young girls with her stories of friendship, sisterhood, and wholesome family love, and the unrealistic expectations they come with. Her work continues to be read and adapted to film and TV; only proving that while Li’l Nas X may believe Montero is going to go to the internet graveyard, the works of Louisa May Alcott will never meet such a fate.