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This collection of five poignant short stories contains two pieces from Hospital Sketches, published in 1863: 'Obtaining Supplies,' recounting the obstacles Alcott's fictionalized persona, Tribulation Periwinkle, faced in gaining her independence and getting to Washington; and 'A Night,' a moving account of her encounter with a dying soldier. Also included are 'My Contraband,' a gripping tale of vengeance involving a Civil War nurse, her Confederate patient and his former slave; 'Happy Women,' a fictionalized essay about four 'spinsters' with a positive attitude toward their marital status; and 'How I Went Out to Service,' an autobiographical sketch of a young woman's undaunted pursuit of financial independence. Rich in their simple eloquence, these stories provide revealing glimpses of the concerns and literary techniques of one of America's most admired authors.
