Little Women – Louisa May Alcott (1969 Edition), Illustrated by Tasha Tudor
This charming 1969 edition of Alcott’s classic 1868 novel Little Women features the delicate, nostalgic artwork of Tasha Tudor, whose illustrations perfectly capture the warmth and domesticity of the March sisters’ world. Tudor’s pen-and-ink drawings and watercolor plates evoke the coziness of Orchard House, the sisters’ theatricals, and the New England seasons, aligning with her signature 19th-century folk-art style. The edition preserves Alcott’s full text—chronicling Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy’s journey from childhood to adulthood—while Tudor’s art adds a timeless, intimate quality to the beloved story of family, love, and growing up.
If You Love Tudor’s Art:
- The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1962 Tudor edition) – Another classic with her pastoral touch.
- A Little Princess (Burnett, 1963) – Tudor’s delicate renderings of Sara Crewe’s world.
- Pumpkin Moonshine (Tasha Tudor, 1938) – Her own autumnal storybook.
