Little Women: Collectible Clothbound Edition by Louisa May Alcott A new edition of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, with illustrations by Clara M. Burd—an irresistible author-artist pairing sure to delight all lovers of the classic novel Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women was a critically acclaimed bestseller upon its publication in 1868. It tells the story of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March—each a young woman with a distinctive and relatable personality, a rare feature for a children’s novel at the time. The novel continues to resonate with readers as a timeless tale of growing up. This is the first modern edition of Little Women to feature the complete illustrations of Clara Miller Burd, originally executed in 1926. Burd’s brilliant color plates and detailed drawings bring the world of the March family to life.