An Old-Fashioned Girl
An Old-Fashioned Girl, published in 1870, is Louisa May Alcott's novel about Polly Milton, a country minister's daughter who visits her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw in the city. Polly's simple dresses and plain habits make her seem old-fashioned among Fanny's fashionable friends, but her kindness and honesty slowly win over the Shaw household, from the grandmother to the scapegrace son Tom and the little sister Maud. Years later Polly returns to the city to earn her living as a music teacher, and when the Shaws meet with misfortune her example matters more than ever. Alcott writes warmly, with a sharp eye on vanity, money and the lives of working women. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about An Old-Fashioned Girl
An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is An Old-Fashioned Girl in the public domain?
Yes. An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read An Old-Fashioned Girl?
About 6 h 49 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is An Old-Fashioned Girl?
An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
