Jo's Boys
Jo's Boys, published in 1886, is the last of Louisa May Alcott's books about the March family. Ten years after Little Men, the school at Plumfield has grown into a college, Jo is a famous author pursued by admirers, and the boys she once raised are becoming men. The novel follows each of them into the world: Dan, the restless one, goes west; Nat studies music in Germany; Emil goes to sea; Demi looks for his calling; while Nan pursues medicine and Josie dreams of the stage. Alcott mixes adventure, romance and loss with her familiar warmth and her arguments for women's education, and takes leave of her characters in a final chapter addressed to readers. 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 Jo's Boys
Jo's Boys 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.
Can I read Jo's Boys online?
Yes. Jo's Boys opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Jo's Boys free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Jo's Boys is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Jo's Boys in the public domain?
Yes. Jo's Boys 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 Jo's Boys?
About 6 h 43 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 Jo's Boys?
Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
