{"product_id":"1926-old-fashioned-girl-cloth","title":"1926 \"An Old-Fashioned Girl\" Victorian Cloth Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouisa May Alcott's \u003cem\u003eAn Old-Fashioned Girl\u003c\/em\u003e, first published in 1869, was later reissued in 1926 by Little, Brown, and Company. This edition features illustrations by Elenore Abbott, whose artistry complements Alcott's storytelling with vivid, emotive visuals. The book explores the life of Polly Milton, a kind-hearted and unpretentious country girl who visits her wealthy friend, Fanny Shaw, in the city. Polly is initially overwhelmed by the Shaw family's opulent lifestyle, but her steadfast values and genuine personality ultimately influence the Shaws, particularly Fanny and her brother, Tom, encouraging them to reassess their priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten during a time of rapid industrialization and growing social stratification, \u003cem\u003eAn Old-Fashioned Girl\u003c\/em\u003e critiques the materialism and shallow societal expectations of urban life. Alcott champions the virtues of humility, honesty, and hard work, themes deeply rooted in her transcendentalist upbringing and feminist ideals. The novel spans six years, showcasing Polly’s growth into a self-reliant and confident woman pursuing a career as a music teacher. Her journey emphasizes the importance of authenticity and purpose, offering a counterpoint to the shallow pursuits of wealth and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Louisa May Alcott [d]Title | An Old-Fashioned Girl [d]Illustrator | Elenore Abbott [d]Publisher | Little, Brown, and Company [d]Date | 1926 [d]Origin | United States [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] Good condition overall. A strip of cloth is missing from the top of the spine, noted in the photographs. The remainder of the binding is sound. Internally the pages and illustrations are in good shape. A solid copy at an honest price reflecting the spine wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49676217483542,"sku":"AMD-0538","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/BD736BCA-2A7E-4E48-8B22-8C32FFD13967_1_201_a.jpg?v=1774995324","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/1926-old-fashioned-girl-cloth","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}