Little Women
If you love all things Louisa May Alcott, you will love this edition of Swerve South! Join hosts Theresa and Jaime as they analyze the latest Little Women (2019) film and share information about Alcott, her life, and the parallels of her writing with her own experiences. In this episode, Jaime and Theresa share their experiences reading Little Women and how film adaptations have enriched or disappointed their take on the classic novel. This fun, fast-paced segment delves into identity, coming of age, 19th century womanhood, and the lasting power of Alcott’s narrative. An analysis of women, work, economics, and the choices women had (and continue to face), helps frame their analysis of a classic work. For show notes and extras, visit sarahisomcenter.org/swerve-south
Episode 4 of the Swerve South podcast, hosted by Sarah Isom Center, titled "Little Women" was published on April 22, 2020 and runs 30 minutes.
April 22, 2020 ·30m · Swerve South
Summary
If you love all things Louisa May Alcott, you will love this edition of Swerve South! Join hosts Theresa and Jaime as they analyze the latest Little Women (2019) film and share information about Alcott, her life, and the parallels of her writing with her own experiences. In this episode, Jaime and Theresa share their experiences reading Little Women and how film adaptations have enriched or disappointed their take on the classic novel. This fun, fast-paced segment delves into identity, coming of age, 19th century womanhood, and the lasting power of Alcott’s narrative. An analysis of women, work, economics, and the choices women had (and continue to face), helps frame their analysis of a classic work. For show notes and extras, visit sarahisomcenter.org/swerve-south
Episode Description
If you love all things Louisa May Alcott, you will love this edition of Swerve South! Join hosts Theresa and Jaime as they analyze the latest Little Women (2019) film and share information about Alcott, her life, and the parallels of her writing with her own experiences. In this episode, Jaime and Theresa share their experiences reading Little Women and how film adaptations have enriched or disappointed their take on the classic novel. This fun, fast-paced segment delves into identity, coming of age, 19th century womanhood, and the lasting power of Alcott’s narrative. An analysis of women, work, economics, and the choices women had (and continue to face), helps frame their analysis of a classic work.
For show notes and extras, visit https://sarahisomcenter.org/swerve-south
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