Under Mother's Wings

Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

4.2

Word count: 556K words
Chapters: 56

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. Onder Moeders Vleugels by Louisa May Alcott. Author: Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888. Language: Dutch. Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature. Release Date: Dec 17, 2005

Editor's review

This work is the Dutch translation of Little Men, part of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women series; the Dutch title means "Under Mother's Wings." The story centres on the boys of Plumfield boarding school and continues the author's concern with growing up, domestic warmth, and the formation of character, in plain prose rich in everyday life. As a free electronic text from Project Gutenberg, it serves as an accessible introduction to nineteenth-century American children's literature and to Dutch translations of it. Readers will feel the author's keen observation of boyhood nature and the weight of motherly care in education. For those who wish to encounter classic children's literature in Dutch or to study translations of Alcott's work, this is a light and readily available electronic resource. Note that this is the Dutch version, not the English original; confirm your language ability before reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with basic Dutch reading ability who want to encounter classic children's literature in the original language
Enthusiasts of translations of Alcott's work or of nineteenth-century children's literature
General readers who enjoy warm coming-of-age stories and do not mind an electronic text format

Not a good fit for

Readers with no Dutch at all who wish to read the English original
Readers expecting the plot of Little Women itself rather than a series spin-off
Readers who need annotations, an introduction, or a hardcover reading experience

Reading tips

First confirm your level of Dutch; use the English or Chinese version as a aid if needed
Read chapter by chapter, and after each chapter sort out the characters and the sequence of events
Note how the mother figure and educational ideas are presented, and keep brief reading notes

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book a sequel to Little Women?

It is the Dutch translation of Little Men, part of Alcott's Little Women series; the Dutch title means "Under Mother's Wings." The story focuses on the boys of Plumfield boarding school. It is a series spin-off rather than a direct sequel to Little Women itself.

Can I read this book without knowing Dutch?

The text is in Dutch, and reading it independently with no Dutch at all would be very difficult. Basic Dutch ability is recommended, or use the English original or a Chinese translation alongside it; otherwise the reading experience will suffer greatly.

What are the features of this edition?

This is a free electronic text released by Project Gutenberg in December 2005, a public-domain e-book resource. It has no paper binding or annotations; it suits screen reading or downloading for your own layout, and is easy to search and carry.

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About the author

Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 Author

Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American writer best known for Little Women. The novel follows the four March sisters as they grow up, portraying their joys and sorrows in family life and their individual aspirations; its warm, plain style and finely drawn characters won wide readership, and it became a classic of American children's literature and family fiction. Her writing often drew on her own family experience and surrounding life. Besides Little Women, she wrote works such as Little Men, which continue her attention to the growth and education of children and young people. The collection here holds 54 of her works, including various editions and foreign-language translations of Little Women and a compilation of her life, letters, and journals, showing how widely her work has circulated. Public information is limited, so details of her life are not elaborated here.