This volume is an intimate portrait of one of America's most beloved writers. It was the work from editor Ednah Dow Cheney. Cheney was a family friend and provides here a biographical commentary, which complements this unparalleled collection of Louisa May Alcott's letters and journal entries. This book will make you see the true nature of Alcott, and help you better understand her strong female voice. It will give you insight into Alcott's life, and allow you to see how her own experiences informed her timeless and famous classics.This edition will please any lover of classic literature.