tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post3696263711475583848..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: Book of the Week; Louisa May Alcott's Little Women Illustrated by Rene ClokeBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-35993122188667408712013-09-15T21:09:10.065+01:002013-09-15T21:09:10.065+01:00 Hi Stephanie, It’s so lovely to have a book with ... Hi Stephanie, It’s so lovely to have a book with a personal message inside. It makes it just that bit more special. I will have to see if I can find that version as I don’t know it at all. I’m interested to see the Clara Burd illustrations.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-42830322398755225112013-09-14T21:29:42.837+01:002013-09-14T21:29:42.837+01:00This post had me looking through my old Little Wom...This post had me looking through my old Little Women book! My grandmother just wrote To: Stephanie From Gram E. in the front (which was nice to see- as my grandma has been gone for almost 15 years). My version does not have a dust jacket, but it is a lovely version published in the USA in 1926 and illustrated by Clara Burd. The color illustrations are beautiful. Thanks for sending me checking and strolling down memory lane. :)Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-8792848386077174142013-09-01T07:20:19.523+01:002013-09-01T07:20:19.523+01:00Lovely memories thank you for sharing them. Lovely memories thank you for sharing them. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-83040305658738603072013-08-31T11:07:43.039+01:002013-08-31T11:07:43.039+01:00I read this when I was about 10, it was with my Ch...I read this when I was about 10, it was with my Christmas presents, which in those days were quite sparse. One of my Godmother's bought it, and it was a little blue book!Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-75643391775853331362013-08-24T06:49:47.930+01:002013-08-24T06:49:47.930+01:00Hello Gayle, it must be lovely to have lots of sis...Hello Gayle, it must be lovely to have lots of sisters, although I’m sure it must also mean lots more arguments! I have one sister and one brother so can sort of identify with the book but not as much as you can.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-70772256274763912272013-08-23T19:20:55.470+01:002013-08-23T19:20:55.470+01:00One of my favorite books!! There were 4 girls in ...One of my favorite books!! There were 4 girls in my family and Louisa May Alcott could have been writing about my own sisters. Different time and place, but still... timeless characters. These illustrations are wonderful. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-72212090403134598902013-08-23T08:20:25.259+01:002013-08-23T08:20:25.259+01:00Hello Claudine, your comment made me smile! If we ...Hello Claudine, your comment made me smile! If we all read and liked the same things, life would be far less interesting. Thanks so much for calling in. Barbara<br />PS I really enjoyed your post about The Django. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-32852865496564999802013-08-23T06:07:38.695+01:002013-08-23T06:07:38.695+01:00I did enjoy 'Little Women' when I was a ch...I did enjoy 'Little Women' when I was a child, but it was more due to my friends liking the story and my teaching raving about it that I liked it. (Aigh, quite ashamed, but I did love how Jo sacrificed herself for the family.) Rene Cloke's illustrations flow right into that period's grace. Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-84592016648760043292013-08-22T17:41:16.501+01:002013-08-22T17:41:16.501+01:00Hello Eve, I didn’t get into Sci-fi until I was in...Hello Eve, I didn’t get into Sci-fi until I was in my 20s, but once I did I realised just what I’d been missing! Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-55129369050005206692013-08-21T21:45:35.458+01:002013-08-21T21:45:35.458+01:00I love the pictures but you're right I preferr...I love the pictures but you're right I preferred Sci-fi and fantasy at that age. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-69906592769880425662013-08-21T18:42:16.858+01:002013-08-21T18:42:16.858+01:00Hello Hilde, I remember enjoying it very much when...Hello Hilde, I remember enjoying it very much when I read it many years ago, and I agree about the illustrations. Barbara.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-29170239725382292802013-08-21T13:55:52.135+01:002013-08-21T13:55:52.135+01:00I haven't read it, but your post certainly mad...I haven't read it, but your post certainly made me interested in reading this book. The illustrations are gorgeous and it seems like a nice story :) Hildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11224506888263486522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-85840618046960094342013-08-21T09:46:55.836+01:002013-08-21T09:46:55.836+01:00I don’t think I’ve ever seen the movie, or if I ha...I don’t think I’ve ever seen the movie, or if I have I’ve forgotten it. I don’t think I will risk reading this one, in case it gets damaged. I will have to buy myself a paperback copy; I'm sure there are hundreds around. Thanks for calling in. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-35538600535147402082013-08-21T09:45:04.234+01:002013-08-21T09:45:04.234+01:00Hello Lainy, I am a little worried, but I’m going ...Hello Lainy, I am a little worried, but I’m going to give it a go. Michelle over at Vintage Cobweb re-read Alice in Wonderland and really hated it, and yet I re-read it and loved it – so there is just no telling!<br />There were lots of versions published, some with illustrations and some without.<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-33311356815477059052013-08-21T09:41:04.810+01:002013-08-21T09:41:04.810+01:00Thanks Leanne, I’m glad you like it. Barbara. Thanks Leanne, I’m glad you like it. Barbara. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-69529432725941780792013-08-21T01:37:34.400+01:002013-08-21T01:37:34.400+01:00I read it many, many years ago and loved it. I als...I read it many, many years ago and loved it. I also loved many of the movie versions. I have never reread it as an adult- but maybe I should. I hope you enjoy it as much or more than you did years ago. This looks like a beautiful version to read! Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-75048220577493574552013-08-20T22:38:22.973+01:002013-08-20T22:38:22.973+01:00I have this on my keepers shelve and need to read ...I have this on my keepers shelve and need to read it again at some point. I think you should re read it but I know what you mean, I hate when you read something again that you previously loved but as we grow older it doesn't capture us quite the same.<br /><br />Lainy http://www.alwaysreading.net<br /><br />P.s I don't think mine has any images in itSo many books, so little timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564778178609301461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-85046367964241907202013-08-20T19:41:07.912+01:002013-08-20T19:41:07.912+01:00Love it! I've read a few others by Alcott as ...Love it! I've read a few others by Alcott as well.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173148708338611396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-4857568265697001842013-08-20T11:31:22.268+01:002013-08-20T11:31:22.268+01:00Dear Earthenmagic, I think I can safely say you li...Dear Earthenmagic, I think I can safely say you like it, and I like you for taking the time to say so, thank you! ;O)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-63930438271090240992013-08-20T10:53:59.400+01:002013-08-20T10:53:59.400+01:00Oh Lord, I’d just made up my mind to read it now t...Oh Lord, I’d just made up my mind to read it now the doubts are back. My replies to previous comments show the state of my wavering resolve, but I am going to give it a go! Thanks for your input Jill. :O)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-8767781892092984802013-08-20T10:50:57.004+01:002013-08-20T10:50:57.004+01:00Hello Agman, I’m delighted you decided to visit wi...Hello Agman, I’m delighted you decided to visit with me today! It just reminded me that I need to come and see what you’ve been up to over the last week or two. I do so enjoy reading your blog. Little Women is indeed a classic, and I’m ashamed I had doubts about reading it again!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-237023170557816512013-08-20T10:43:27.069+01:002013-08-20T10:43:27.069+01:00Hello Teressa, thanks so much for taking the time ...Hello Teressa, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I’ve just been over to visit your blog and am your newest follower with bloglovin’ <br />I feel rather ashamed to admit the only Louis May Alcott I’ve read is Little Women, maybe once I’ve re-read it I should go on to some others.<br />I agree with you about life being simpler back then, or maybe that’s just wishful thinking. Barbara<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-56495793163084815552013-08-20T10:41:09.894+01:002013-08-20T10:41:09.894+01:00...i doth love ~ love ~ love it! ~ in all it's......i doth love ~ love ~ love it! ~ in all it's guises and forms! ~ it gives endless hours of dreamings! ~ blessed be! ~ dear gentle heart!...(O:earthen-magichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05455137671141125311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-2098620688841609642013-08-20T10:07:16.716+01:002013-08-20T10:07:16.716+01:00That is so lovely of you, thank you Darlene. I wil...That is so lovely of you, thank you Darlene. I will be over to read it as soon as I've left this reply.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-5607836009007066382013-08-20T10:06:17.223+01:002013-08-20T10:06:17.223+01:00Hello Darlene, it’s interesting to hear your stude...Hello Darlene, it’s interesting to hear your students still enjoy it. I wrongly assumed they would want something more sophisticated. Its heart warming to think that today’s youngsters still want to read about family values and less materialistic times. OK, I’ve made up my mind a re-reading of Little Women is next on my list. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.com