Louisa May Alcott 
A Modern Cinderella 
or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories

This vintage book contains a charming collection of short stories written by American author Louisa May Alcott. Contents include: “A Modern Cinderella: Or, The Little Old Shoe”, “Debby’s Debut”, “Brothers”, and “Nelly’s Hospital”. Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel “Little Women”, as well as its sequels “Little Men” and “Jo’s Boys”. She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. This fantastic collection constitutes a must-read for fans of Alcott’s work and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Other notable works by this author include: ‘An Old-Fashioned Girl’ (1886), ‘Eight Cousins’ (1869), and ‘A Long Fatal Love Chase’ (1875). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

About the author

Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American author born in Philadelphia, USA. She began her career writing short stories under pen names, including A. M. Barnard. Alcott is best known for her children’s novel Little Women, 1868, and its subsequent sequels: Good Wives, 1869, Little Men, 1871, and Jo’s Boys, 1886. She received great critical acclaim during her lifetime and was able to support herself and her family through her writing career. Alcott was also a determined activist and was heavily involved in abolitionism and feminist movements.