Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) is most famous for "Little Women," a novel that shaped how many women since the Victorian era defined girlhood and family. Louisa was also a Civil War nurse, an avid supporter of women's suffrage, and, through her writing, the sole breadwinner for her family. This presentation reveals her fascinating path to fame as an author and the role of Emerson, Thoreau, Bronson Alcott and other great transcendentalists in her life.

Ruth W. Crocker is the author of The Secret Life of Louisa May Alcott, a one-act play based on the writings, diaries and journal entries of Ms Alcott. She holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut, an MFA in Creative writing from Bennington College and an MEd from Tufts University. She lives in Mystic, Connecticut. Visit her at www.ruthwcrocker.com.

Co-sponsored with the American Association of University Women (AAUW)

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is suggested.