Book details
Graphic Classics Volume 18: Louisa May Alcott
Description
Graphic Classics: Louisa May Alcott features "Little Women", adapted for comics by Trina Robbins and illustrated by Anne Timmons. Plus lesser-known gothic mysteries and horror stories including "A Whisper in the Dark" by Antonella Caputo and Arnold Arre, "The Rival Prima Donnas" by Rod Lott and Molly Crabapple, and "Lost in a Pyramid" by Alex Burrows and Pedro Lopez. Also two poems and two strange children's stories, "Buzz" and "The Piggy Girl", illustrated by Mary Fleener, Shary Flenniken, Toni Pawlowsky and Lisa K. Weber.
Age
13-16
Text complexity
beginner
Length
144 pages
Book in series
#18
Why to read
- Diverse Storytelling: 'Graphic Classics Volume 18: Louisa May Alcott' presents Alcott's work in a graphic novel format, offering a unique and visually engaging way to experience her stories. This can be particularly appealing for those who appreciate the combination of literature and visual art.
- Classic Literature in a New Light: The graphic novel adaptation breathes new life into Alcott's classic tales, making them accessible and exciting for a modern audience, including younger readers who might be encountering her work for the first time.
- Cultural Literacy: Louisa May Alcott is an important figure in American literature, and reading her work in any form contributes to a deeper understanding of the literary canon and the historical context of her time.
- Artistic Interpretation: The graphic novel format allows for artistic interpretation of Alcott's stories, providing readers with the opportunity to see how different artists visualize the settings, characters, and events of her beloved works.