Audiobooks by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women with A Christian Readers' Guide: Two Books in One!

"Join Rachel Dodge on this insightful journey through Little Women. This beloved and rich tale follows four sisters and their mother through their hardships, growth, loves, and losses. They each strive through every circumstance to grow closer to God, make their family proud, and care for each other in their own, unique ways. Paired with Dodge’s understanding and analysis of the time period, author, literary themes, and enduring lessons, this work is an incredibly valuable resource for book lovers, Little Women fans, homeschool families, and more."

Louisa May Alcott, Rachel Dodge (Author), Rachel Dodge, Sarah Zimmerman (Narrator)

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Little Women, Good Wives & A Marble Woman: Three BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisations

"Dramatisations of Louisa May Alcott’s evergreen classic and its sequel, plus her Gothic tour de force about an orphan girl and her controlling guardian Born in 1832 in Pennsylvania, Louisa May Alcott was best known for Little Women, her phenomenal bestseller loosely based on her childhood experiences with her own sisters. Adapted numerous times for stage and screen, it is dramatised here alongside her follow-up novel Good Wives and the thrilling sensation story A Marble Woman. Little Women – With their father away fighting in the American Civil War, the four March sisters and their mother are facing a frugal Christmas in their New England home. But their close bond and determination to make the best of things enables them to find happiness despite their poverty. As they forge their path in the adult world, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy will encounter adventure, challenges, joys and disappointments – and while marriage and motherhood may beckon, their most enduring love is always for each other. Natasha J Barnes, Julianna Jennings, Bryony Hannah and Samantha Dakin star in this iconic coming-of-age tale. Good Wives– Now young women, the March girls meet with triumph and tragedy in this classic sequel to Little Women. Following Meg’s wedding, Jo finds success with her writing and Amy heads to Europe – but Beth’s health is failing, and her spirits are low. As the family face their greatest sorrow together and look to the future, Jo writes the story of their life – and finds true love at last… Starring Jemma Redgrave, Buffy Davis, Anne Marie Zola, Kara Zediker and Gayle Hunnicutt. A Marble Woman – Recently orphaned, Cecilia Stein turns up at the door of genius sculptor Bazil Yorke. Her dying mother had told her that Yorke was an old friend, and to trust his kindness. But the reclusive bachelor has neither forgiven nor forgotten his rejection by Cecilia’s mother, and decides to revenge himself by punishing his new ward. Insisting that she must submit her life to art and restrain all her emotions, he strives to turn her into his own creation – but can he control his own heart? Sexual repression, opium addiction and love collide in this dark Gothic tale, starring Bill Paterson and Amanda Root. First published 1865 (A Marble Woman), 1868 (Little Women), 1869 (Good Wives) Cast and credits Little Women Cast: Natasha J Barnes, Julianna Jennings, Bryony Hannah, Samantha Dakin, Tara Ward, John Bowler, Alex Lanipekun, Finlay Robertson, Joanna Monro, Alison Belbin, Karen Bartke, Natasha Cowley, Keziah Joseph, Luke MacGregor, Catriona McFarlane, Gunnar Cauthery Dramatised by Rhiannon Tise Directed by Tracey Neale First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 16-27 January 2017 Good Wives Cast: Gayle Hunnicutt, Jemma Redgrave, Buffy Davis, Anne Marie Zola, Kara Zediker, Marcus D'Amico, Don Fellows, John Guerrasio, Margaret Robertson, Alibe Parsons, Adam Henderson, Helen Horton, Lorelei King, David Holt, Tamsin Hollo, Faith Brook, Jill Graham, Toni G Barry, Melanie Hudson, Jonathan Tafler, Martin Jarvis, John Church, Andrew Wincott Dramatised by Marcy Kahan Directed by Marilyn Imrie First broadcast Radio 4, 11 February-18 March 1993 A Marble Woman Cast: Bill Paterson, Amanda Root, John McArdle, Charles De'Ath, Sarah Parkes, Geoffrey Banks, Becky Simpson, Robert Pollard Dramatised by Lavinia Murray Produced by Pauline Harris First broadcast Radio 4, 8 April 2000 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Louisa May Alcott (Author), Alex Lanipekun, Amanda Root, Bill Paterson, Bryony Hannah, Full cast, Gayle Hunnicutt, Jemma Redgrave, John McArdle, Lorelei King, Marcus D'Amico, Martin Jarvis, Natasha J Barnes, Tara Ward (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Mujercitas

"Mujercitas, más allá de su valor como novela clásica, puede leerse como una guía emocional y de desarrollo personal. A través de la historia de las hermanas March —Jo, Meg, Beth y Amy—, Louisa May Alcott ofrece un retrato íntimo de la lucha por crecer en medio de la escasez, la presión social y los dilemas internos que aún hoy resultan universales. Ambientada durante la Guerra Civil estadounidense, la obra propone modelos femeninos que trascienden la época: resilientes, sensibles, creativos y profundamente humanos. Desde un enfoque de autoayuda, Mujercitas presenta distintas formas de enfrentar la vida. Jo representa la independencia y la vocación; su rebeldía y pasión por la escritura reflejan la importancia de mantenerse fiel a uno mismo, incluso cuando el entorno no lo aprueba. Meg simboliza la tensión entre el deseo de estabilidad material y la riqueza de los lazos familiares. Beth encarna la compasión silenciosa y el poder de la presencia amorosa, mientras que Amy muestra el crecimiento desde la superficialidad hacia una ambición más equilibrada. Cada una ofrece al lector contemporáneo una lección distinta de madurez, autodominio y autenticidad. El personaje de la madre, Marmee, funciona como una guía interior, con enseñanzas propias del desarrollo personal: controlar el carácter, practicar la gratitud, encontrar paz en lo cotidiano. En una época marcada por la inmediatez y la presión por el éxito, la visión de Alcott propone una alternativa: el valor del proceso, del servicio al otro y del trabajo interior como camino a la plenitud. Mujercitas sigue vigente porque no promete una vida ideal, sino una vida real, llena de tropiezos, aprendizajes y vínculos sinceros. Es un llamado a cultivar valores profundos en tiempos de superficialidad. Leerla hoy no solo es un ejercicio literario, sino también una oportunidad para reconectar con lo esencial."

Louisa May Alcott (Author), Remigia de la Rosa (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Hombrecitos

"This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Hombrecitos es más que la simple secuela de Mujercitas: es un compendio de valores humanos encarnados en la vida cotidiana. La novela sigue a Jo March —ya adulta y casada— como directora de Plumfield, una escuela para niños varones con dificultades sociales, emocionales o familiares. En ese entorno, Jo no solo enseña materias, sino también el arte de formar el carácter. Cada niño de Plumfield representa un desafío distinto: impulsividad, rebeldía, timidez, inseguridad o trauma. Y la verdadera pedagogía de Jo —y de la novela— consiste en guiar con amor, estructura y paciencia. Aquí, la transformación interior se cultiva desde la comprensión, no desde la imposición. Los conflictos son pequeños, pero profundamente simbólicos: un niño que miente por miedo, otro que explota de ira, otro que no confía en sí mismo. Cada historia es una metáfora de nuestros propios errores cotidianos. Y cada resolución nos recuerda que, como los niños de Plumfield, todos necesitamos una mano que nos ayude a entendernos, perdonarnos y crecer. Louisa May Alcott logra algo poco común: convertir una novela infantil en un libro para el alma. En lugar de personajes perfectos, nos muestra que los errores son necesarios para el aprendizaje. A través de escenas aparentemente simples, nos invita a revisar nuestras heridas de infancia, nuestro estilo de educar, y nuestra forma de reaccionar ante el conflicto. "

Louisa May Alcott (Author), Synthesized voice – unspecified (Narrator)

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Little Men - Audiobook

"In Little Men, Louisa May Alcott returns to the beloved world of Little Women, this time focusing on Jo Bhaer and the school she runs with her husband. Set at Plumfield, a warm and lively home for a group of spirited boys, the novel follows their adventures, lessons, and growing friendships under Jo's loving guidance. Filled with humor, heart, and life lessons, Little Men is a gentle and inspiring story of education, character-building, and childhood. It continues Alcott's tradition of portraying family, kindness, and personal growth, making it a timeless favorite for readers of all ages."

Classic Audiobooks, Louisa May Alcott (Author), Tilda Carron (Narrator)

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The Ultimate Classics Collection – Volume One: 10+ Novels, Stories

"This Audiobook contains the following works : - The Great Gatsby by Francis Scott Fitzgerald Track 1-9 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Track 10-51 - Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Track 52-92 - Ben-Hur - A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace Track 93-174 - Middlemarch by George Eliot Track 175-262 - Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes Track 263- 390 - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Track 391-433 - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Track 434-480 - The Iliad by Homer Track 481-504 - The Odyssey by Homer Track 505-528"

Charlotte Brontë, Francis Scott Fitzgerald, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, George Eliot, Homer, Lew Wallace, Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Miguel de Cervantes (Author), Alexandra May, Joey Clark, Lana collins, Sean James, Teddy Garraway, Wilfred Morgan (Narrator)

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Work (Annotated): A Story of Experience

"If Little Women is the story of Louisa May Alcott’s childhood, Work is a story of her adulthood. This semi-autobiographical novel takes the listener through a journey of life as a working woman before and after the Civil War. This annotated edition of Work: A Story of Experience includes the unabridged novel by Louisa May Alcott, as well as a biography of the author, written by June Ann Bristol, exploring her life experiences in relation to those of the story’s protagonist."

June Ann Bristol, Louisa May Alcott (Author), Rebecca H. Lee (Narrator)

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Little Women

"Some stories don't age — they evolve. Little Women is not just a novel about four sisters; it's about growing up in a world that doesn't wait for anyone. It's about ambition that doesn't always wear boots, kindness that costs everything, and the quiet revolutions that begin around the dinner table. Louisa May Alcott didn't write fairy tales. She wrote what she saw — and what she dreamed could be better. Her heroines don't need rescuing; they make choices, break molds, and leave footprints. You might recognize them. You might be one of them. This is not a story frozen in time. It still breathes, laughs, grieves — and grows. And somehow, every time you read it, it seems to know exactly where you are in your life."

Louisa May Alcott (Author), Chris Dabbs (Narrator)

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Perilous Play: A Short Story

"A gathering of friends leads to a daring experiment that spirals into the unexpected. In Perilous Play, Louisa May Alcott explores the boundaries of curiosity, thrill-seeking, and the fine line between pleasure and danger. As friendships are tested and reality begins to blur, the characters find themselves grappling with choices that may have lasting consequences. Content Warning: This story contains references to the use of mind-altering substances. While presented in the context of a fictional narrative, it reflects curiosity and social experimentation prevalent during the period. Perfect for fans of classic literature, psychological intrigue, and stories that challenge societal norms."

Louisa May Alcott (Author), Sonnet Barkley (Narrator)

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Tales of the Dark Romantics & Beyond: A collection of mysterious and chilling works by

"At the heart of Dark Romanticism is its brooding, pessimistic tone, its emphasis on the supernatural and the sins of humanity, and its use of iconic symbols and horrifying imagery. The classic Dark Romantic authors (Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville) are represented in the stories and poems in this volume, as well as some authors who are not commonly included in this genre. And then there are the poets and folklorists momentarily dabbling in the themes of death, loss and the supernatural, resulting in a collection of classic tales that will chill the listener to the bone."

Ambrose Bierce, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Bronte, Henry James, Herman Melville, James Riley, Lord Tennyson Alfred, Louisa May Alcott, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving, William Cullen Bryant (Author), Andrew Eiden, Emily Eiden, Susan C. Hunter, Tom Shelton, Trevor Murphy (Narrator)

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Little Women - Audiobook

"Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a timeless coming-of-age story that follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up in Civil War–era New England. Each sister has her own dreams, struggles, and unique personality, and together they navigate the joys and sorrows of family life, friendship, love, and loss. From childhood mischief to adult responsibilities, the novel paints a warm and deeply human portrait of a close-knit family. More than just a domestic tale, Little Women is a rich exploration of female ambition, identity, and independence in a society with strict expectations for women. Jo March, the fiercely intelligent and rebellious second sister, has become an enduring literary heroine. With its heartfelt storytelling, moral depth, and unforgettable characters, Little Women continues to resonate with readers of all ages."

Classic Audiobooks, Louisa May Alcott (Author), Tilda Carron (Narrator)

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Mermaids

"Mermaids by Louisa May Alcott is a charming and imaginative short story that explores themes of wonder, beauty, and fantasy. A lesser-known gem from the beloved author of Little Women, this enchanting tale transports readers into a magical world beneath the waves, where mermaids glide through shimmering waters and weave their secrets into the ocean’s depths. Alcott’s lyrical storytelling and vivid descriptions bring to life a mystical underwater realm filled with grace and mystery. Narrated by Tara-Louise Kaye, this audiobook captures the ethereal beauty of Alcott’s prose, immersing listeners in a mesmerizing, dreamlike experience. With themes of curiosity, adventure, and the unknown, Mermaids is a perfect listen for fans of classic literature, fairy tales, and timeless fantasy. Originally published in the 19th century, Mermaids showcases Alcott’s ability to craft stories beyond her famous works, offering a glimpse into her imaginative and poetic side."

Louisa May Alcott (Author), Tara-Louise Kaye (Narrator)

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