The story of Little Women tells of how sisters grow up, find love and find their place in the world. Four sisters and their mother at home. Their father is fighting in the war. Louisa May Alcott semi-autobiographical novel has captured young women and the young at heart for years.The story takes place in Civil War-era New England and was an instant success when first published in 1868 and has been loved generation after generation. This edition has been edited for easier reading.