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19. Little Women: The Secret Sadness of a Classic
1 hour 16 minutes Posted Jun 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm.
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How did Louisa May Alcott break social and literary conventions? Is Little Women the first coming of age story in a novel? And, what do Tabby and Dominic think of Greta Gerwig’s 2019 film adaption?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Little Women, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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