150 Years Of “Little Women”

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An 1869 edition of "Little Women"
In this May 17, 2018 photo, an illustration and title page to the book Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, appear in an 1869 edition of the book at Orchard House, in Concord, Mass. Since “Little Women” was published 150 years ago, the coming of age book has been translated into over 50 languages. Steven Senne/AP Photo 

Since its first publication in 1868, and the publication of Part 2 in 1869, Louisa May Alcott’s classic “Little Women” has never been out of print. Two writers join us to talk about their lifelong connection to the book and why it still resonates with readers a century and a half later.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Kate Bolick Guest
  • Carmen M. Machado Guest