Publisher's Synopsis
Eight Cousins, also known as The Aunt Hill, is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott. The story follows the life of a young girl named Rose Campbell, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her wealthy and eccentric Aunt Myra. Rose is initially shy and homesick, but soon finds comfort in her seven male cousins who live nearby. As Rose grows up, she faces various challenges and struggles, including health issues and societal expectations for young women. However, with the guidance of her wise and loving Aunt Plenty, Rose learns to navigate these challenges and becomes a strong and independent woman. Along the way, she also develops close relationships with her cousins and learns the importance of family and friendship.The novel explores themes of family, gender roles, and personal growth, and is considered a classic of children's literature. Written in Alcott's signature style, Eight Cousins is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that has captivated readers for generations.1874. Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women, is universally recognized as the greatest and most popular story teller for children in her generation. She has known the way to the hearts of young people, not only in her own class, or even country, but in every condition of life, and in many foreign lands. Left an orphan after her father's death, Rose Campbell is sent to live at Aunt Hill with her six aunts and seven boy cousins. For someone who was used to a girl's boarding school, it all seems pretty overwhelming. Six aunts fussing and fretting over her are bad enough, but what is a quiet 13-year-old girl to do with seven boisterous boy cousins? A delightful and wholesome read for young girls. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
