May Flowers by Louisa May Alcott

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Author Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888
Title May Flowers
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Summary "May Flowers" by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of stories written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around a group of young girls, descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers, who form the May Flower Club for mental improvement. The stories explore themes of charity, self-improvement, and social awareness as the girls engage with the challenges of their society and strive to make a positive impact. In "May Flowers," the characters each undertake a personal journey of discovery and altruism throughout the winter months. The narrative follows members of the May Flower Club as they share their experiences with their charitable endeavors, which range from helping the poor to engaging with the lives of working women. Through discussions and actions, the girls navigate their responsibilities and the impact of their privileged lives. Alcott skillfully depicts their growth as they learn about empathy, duty, and the importance of contributing positively to their communities. Their initiatives, while modest, reflect a sincere desire to make a difference, and the culmination of their efforts reveals how even small acts of kindness can lead to profound personal and social transformations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Girls -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Young women -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boston (Mass.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Charity -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Child labor -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Girl volunteers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Working poor -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 37981
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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