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Little Women - Mrs March and Jo read a letter
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Mrs March and Jo read a letter, purporting to be a love letter to Meg from John Brooke, but actually a practical joke and forgery.
1880
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Alcott Fake Fiction Forgery Frank Hoax Intrigue Joke Letter Louisa Merrill Practical Thayer Trouble Troubled Worried Worry
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This evocative 1880 engraving, titled "Little Women: Mrs. March and Jo Read a Letter," captures a poignant moment from Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, "Little Women." In the scene, Marmee March (played by Mary Mapes Dodge in this illustration by Frank Thayer Merrill) and her eldest daughter Josephine 'Jo' March (portrayed by Fanny Fern) sit together in deep concern as they read a letter that appears to be from John Brooke, a kind and gentle neighbor who has captured Meg's heart. The letter, however, is a cruel hoax and forgery, penned by the mischievous Laurie, a longtime friend of the March sisters. Set in the 19th century, during the 1880s, this social scene is a poignant representation of the intricacies of love and friendship in Alcott's classic work. Marmee, a loving and wise mother, offers comfort and reassurance to her troubled daughter, as they both grapple with the implications of this unexpected revelation. Jo, ever the independent and headstrong character, is visibly worried, her brow furrowed and her expression troubled. The contrast between their somber expressions and the warm, inviting atmosphere of their cozy home adds to the intrigue and suspense of the moment. This beautiful engraving, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich and enduring world of "Little Women," a timeless story of love, family, and the power of the human spirit.
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