![]() While her sister Louisa crafts stories, May herself is a talented and dedicated artist, taking lessons in Boston, turning down a marriage proposal from a well-off suitor, and facing scorn for entering what is very much a man's profession. Stylish, outgoing, creative, May Alcott grows up longing to experience the wide world beyond Concord, Massachusetts. ![]() ![]() Now, it's time to learn the truth about the real "Amy", Louisa's sister, May. But while everyone cheers on Jo March, based on Louisa herself, Amy March is often the least favorite sister. We all know the story of the March sisters, heroines of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. ![]() " adventures illuminate the world of intrepid female artists in the late 1800s The Other Alcott comes alive in its development of the relationship between Louisa and May." -The New York TimesĮlise Hooper's debut novel conjures the fascinating, untold story of May Alcott-Louisa's youngest sister and an artist in her own right. ![]()
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