Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for her novel Little Women. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1832, Alcott was the daughter of Amos Bronson Alcott and Abigail May Alcott. She was raised in a family of Transcendentalists, which heavily influenced her writing. Alcott wrote her first book, Flower Fables, in 1854, and went on to write over 30 books, including Little Women, An Old-Fashioned Girl, and Jo's Boys. Her works often focused on the lives of young women, and she was a strong advocate for women's rights. She was also a passionate abolitionist and a nurse during the Civil War. Alcott's works have been adapted for stage and screen numerous times, and her novel Little Women has been adapted into a feature film several times, most recently in 2019. Her works have been translated into many languages and remain popular today. Alcott's legacy lives on in her works, which continue to inspire readers around the world.