Scholar Interviews
Interviews with leading Louisa May Alcott scholars
Geraldine Brooks on Bronson Alcott’s life and legacy; Joel Myerson on marriage in Louisa’s day; Sarah Elbert on Pilgrim’s Progress and Abigail Alcott ‘s maternal guidance; Daniel Shealy on Alcott’s first book, Flower Fables, and its personal and literary significance; Madeleine B. Stern on Louisa’s experience as a domestic servant; Jan Turnquist on the Alcotts’ poverty and Emerson’s discreet help; John Matteson on how Bronson Alcott’s home-schooling influenced Louisa and her works. (14 minutes.)