Four short stories from the 1860s demonstrate Alcott's lesser-known penchant for romantic fantasy.

Set in a wartime hospital, a short story about a family with a poisonous secret

Set in a wartime hospital, and narrated by a Civil War nurse, Louisa May Alcott’s 1863 short story is a tale of siblings—one Black, one white.

The new PBS adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic is a festival of flower crowns, artful bohemia, and Andrew Bird.

Greta Gerwig’s film remixes the timeline of the novel, illuminating the strengths of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved characters.

A short story