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ok and didn’t particularly enjoy the experience. Despite this,the book was an instant hit and has remained popular ever since. A new movie version of the story set in modern times is even coming out this month. Little Women looks at three major themes: home life, work and true love. These weren’t new themes in literature at the time. But Alcott’s characters approached them in new and refreshing ways. 奥尔科特在出版商的催逼之下写了这本书，因此并不特别享受整个写作过程。虽然如此，这本书仍旧一炮而红，而且自成书之后至今仍然非常受欢迎。这个月甚至还有新的电影故事版本要推出，背景则是设定在现代。《小妇人》一书探讨三大主题：家庭生活、工作以及真爱。这些主题在当时的文学作品中并不算是新主题。不过，奥尔科特笔下的人物角色却以崭新且别具一格的方式呈现出来。
This may be because the book draws heavily on the writer’s life and experiences. For instance, the characters live in “Orchard House,” which takes its name from one of Alcott’s homes. Many have also noticed the similarity between the characters and people Alcott knew.That may be why the March sisters have such developed, individual personalities. They make choices and follow their own paths to adulthood. For many readers, Little Women offers an example of balancing social expectations and individual choice. 这一点可能由于小说内容大多取材自作者本身的生活经验。举例来说，书中人物住在“果园屋”，该名称取自奥尔科特住过的地方。许多人也留意到，书中角色和奥尔科特实际认识的人之间多有相似之处。也可能因为如此，马奇家四姐妹才能拥有如此刻画入微且极具个人特色的性格。她们做出选择，走上自己的成长之路。对许多读者而言，《小妇人》对于如何在社会期许与个人选择之间取得平衡提供了很好的示范。 |
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