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Louisa May Alcott

Portrayed by Leslie Goddard
2024-10-01 18:30:00 2024-10-01 19:30:00 America/Chicago Louisa May Alcott Actress and historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. portrays Alcott in this program that draws from Alcott’s own diaries, books and letters to bring this famous author to life. Please Register Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Tuesday, October 01
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Actress and historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. portrays Alcott in this program that draws from Alcott’s own diaries, books and letters to bring this famous author to life. Please Register

Meet Louisa May Alcott, the beloved author whose children's books made her one of America's most famous writers.  Leslie Goddard portrays Alcott in a program that draws from Alcott's own diaries, books,
and letters to bring the passionate, humorous, and progressive author to life.

It is 1874, and author Louisa May Alcott has been asked to write a short story for next year’s Elgin Watch Company Almanac. As she works on her story, she reflects back on her life, her blockbuster book Little Women (1868) and the other writings that have made her one of America’s most famous authors.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

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