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Some of our most loved stories centre on sisters, from fairytales like Snow White and Rose Red to Little Women. Edwina Preston reflects on why sisters matter so much.
By disguising her name, Alcott could publish in less prestigious venues without worrying about tarnishing her literary reputation.
Edwina Preston tells why her favourite literary heroine is Seven Little Australians’ Judy Woolcot and her ‘bone-true authenticity of self’ – beating fellow tomboys Jo March and Anne Shirley.
The problems and ideologies that define American culture were formed in the 19th century.
Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women gives us perhaps the most explicitly feminist take to date on the classic novel, highlighting the value of women’s joy and labour.
In converging two timelines to retell Little Women, Greta Gerwig’s writing and direction create emotions in the audience that made her deserving of an Oscar nomination for direction
Reading books from people with diverse backgrounds is good for kids.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is an enduring classic for girls, soon to be a major Hollywood film. Yet many of the book’s themes and morals were imposed by the author’s father.
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PhD Candidate, Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
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Faculty Lecturer in Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Alberta
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Graduate student, Gender and Social Justice Studies and Digital Humanities, University of Alberta
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Senior Lecturer of Humanities, Boston University
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