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“Jo’s Boys” is a novel written by American author Louisa May Alcott. It was first published in 1886 and is the third book in the Little Women series. The series includes “Little Women,” “Good Wives” (sometimes published as “Little Women, Part II”), “Little Men,” and “Jo’s Boys.”
“Jo’s Boys” continues the story of the March family, focusing primarily on the lives of the four March sisters: Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy. In this novel, the sisters are grown up, and Jo is now married to Professor Friedrich Bhaer. They have opened a school for boys at Plumfield, their family estate, and Jo is now known as “Mother Bhaer” to the boys she cares for.
The book primarily follows the lives and adventures of the boys and young men who come to Plumfield, including Nat, Dan, and Emil. It explores themes of education, personal growth, and the challenges of transitioning from childhood to adulthood.
“Jo’s Boys” is a classic work of children’s literature and is often considered a sequel to “Little Men,” which also deals with the school at Plumfield. Louisa May Alcott’s writing in these books is known for its moral and educational values, providing a glimpse into the 19th-century American culture and the development of its characters.
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