Alcott, Louisa M.
The Inheritance (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140436662
- author:
- Alcott, Louisa M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.4 x 19.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Written at just 17 years old, Louisa May Alcott's debut novel, The Inheritance, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early stages of her remarkable career. Set in an English country manor, this charming story follows Edith Adelon, an Italian orphan brought to England by Lord Hamilton as a companion for his children.
With its exploration of love and courtesy against depravity and dishonor, The Inheritance showcases Alcott's skill at crafting engaging narratives that balance virtue with the complexities of human experience. This Penguin Classics edition provides authoritative text enhanced by an introduction and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors.
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