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The Story of Jo: Literary Tomboys, Little Women, and the Sexual-Textual Politics

The Story of Jo: Literary Tomboys, Little Women, and the Sexual-Textual Politics

Essay by Karin Quimby   ▪︎   30 minute read

 

The essay is a deep dive into the queerness of Jo March and Louisa May Alcott. It digs into the many questions surrounding their genders and sexual orientations, particularly within the framework of their time period. 

 

Link to the essay on Project Muse

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