Good Wives
eng. Good Wives · 1869
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Interesting Facts
- The book is a sequel to the famous novel «Little Women» and tells the further fate of the March sisters.
- The story explores themes of growing up, family relationships, and women’s independence, which was innovative for its time.
- One of the central events is Meg’s wedding, symbolizing the transition to adulthood.
- Jo, one of the main heroines, continues to pursue a writing career, reflecting Louisa May Alcott’s own ambitions.
- The book touches on social and cultural changes in America after the Civil War, showing how they affect the characters’ lives.

Date of publication: 30 January 2025
Last updated: 2 July 2025
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Genre: Classical literature
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