
On this day in history, November 29, 1832, 'Little Women' author Louisa May Alcott is born in Philadelphia
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Louisa May Alcott, best known as the author of "Little Women," was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 29, 1832. She served as a Civil War nurse before achieving literary fame.
It has been retold numerous times on stage and screen, including in seven different Hollywood adaptations. "Little Women" has been retold numerous times, including in seven different Hollywood adaptations. "‘Little Women’ describes the domestic adventures of a New England family of modest means but optimistic outlook." "Readers continue to enjoy Alcott’s writings and her novels still appear on bestseller lists throughout the world." Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
The 1933 film version of "Little Women" starred Katharine Hepburn. The 1994 version featured Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, Susan Sarandon, Christian Bale and Gabriel Byrne.