Little Women" is a classic novel written by American author Louisa May Alcott. It was first published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869 and has since become one of the most beloved and enduring works of American literature. The novel is set in the 19th century and follows the lives of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March, as they navigate the challenges of growing up, coming of age, and finding their place in the world.