Opening Lines

From Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The novel's famous opening establishes the March sisters' poverty, personalities, and the wartime setting with their grumbling about Christmas without presents.
Chapter 1: Playing Pilgrims

'Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents,' grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. This iconic opening immediately introduces all four sisters through their complaints and contrasting personalities.

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