Is a beloved coming-of-age novel that chronicles the lives of the four March sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they navigate the challenges and joys of growing up during the American Civil War.

With their father away at war, the girls and their kind, wise mother, Marmee, strive to uphold their family values and overcome genteel poverty. Each sister has a distinct personality: Meg, the eldest, is beautiful and traditional; Jo, the fiery tomboy, dreams of becoming a writer; gentle Beth is a shy pianist; and artistic Amy is the youngest and initially most vain.