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Eight Cousins
1875 novel by Louisa May Alcott / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eight Cousins, or The Aunt-Hill was published in 1875 by American novelist Louisa May Alcott. It was originally published as a serial in St. Nicholas[1] and is part of the Little Women Series.[2] It is the story of Rose Campbell, who has been recently orphaned and resides with her maiden great aunts, the matriarchs of her wealthy family near Boston,[3] until her guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad to take over her care. Through his unorthodox theories about child-rearing, she becomes happier and healthier while finding her place in her family of seven boy cousins and numerous aunts and uncles. She also makes friends with Phebe, her aunts' young housemaid. Eight Cousins received both favorable and unfavorable reviews in the early days of its publication. Reviews focused on Alcott's stylistic tone as well as the portrayal of characters and realism. In Eight Cousins, Alcott discusses transcendental education, child-rearing, and social differences.
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Author | Louisa May Alcott |
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Language | English |
Publisher | Roberts Brothers. |
Publication date | 1875 |
Publication place | United States |
Pages | 290 |
Followed by | Rose in Bloom |