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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. ... Read more Read less
