Laura Bates on Louisa May Alcott
Journalist Laura Bates chooses the 19th-century American children鈥檚 author, Louise May Alcott. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.
Laura Bates, journalist and curator of the Everyday Sexism Project, explains to Matthew Parris why the 19th century children's author Louisa May Alcott has her vote for a Great Life. They are joined by Sarah Churchwell, Professor of American Literature at the University of East Anglia.
Louisa May Alcott is best known as the writer of "Little Women", the story of four sisters growing up during the Civil War in America. Generations of girls have read the book, which at first sight seems to be an improving tract on growing up and becoming a good Christian wife.
Both Laura and Sarah have a very different reading of the book and believe Louisa May Alcott to have been a remarkable woman and a dedicated feminist.
Producer Christine Hall
First heard on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in 2014.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Laura Bates |
| Interviewed Guest | Sarah Churchwell |
| Producer | Christine Hall |
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Tue 16 Dec 2014 16:30麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Fri 19 Dec 2014 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
