It was published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869 and later combined in 1880.
During the civil war era, father was away, leaving the women at home with mother. They seem to be pretty well to do and are concerned with boys and their future. Jo is the academic tomboy and enjoys writing. She later ends up marrying the German professor, though they were both awkward with it. There were various other courtships as well as reunions with family members. Despite it being a century and a half old, many of the themes remain current. (Though the way they would be carried out can be quite different.)
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