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Rose in Bloom
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Alcott's Feminism with the Novel
I stumbled on this book by accident after my Grandmother pass away. I found an original copy in her book case that belonged to my great great grandmother. While reading it I was interested in the blatant feminism that Rose displayed. I loved the story although the whole thing was a little predictable. I wonder how this book was recieved at the time it was written. I also thought it interesting how Pheobe story played out in the novel. Alcott clearly had modern thoughts concerning woman's role in society but her handling of Pheobe demonstrates the constrain her continued to place on class. Does anyone have anything to add? I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on this subject.
Posted By PanzaFan at Mon 3 Dec 2007, 6:38 PM in Rose in Bloom || 0 Replies
Question about music in Alcott's Literature
L.M.A. was always writing about "the song that never will grow old", for example in Rose in Bloom, when Phebe sang for the Orphans Concert, quote : "and sang the song that never will grow old." Does someone know what song is she talking about ??? thanks and greetings from Germany
Posted By sandrita at Tue 2 Jan 2007, 8:41 AM in Rose in Bloom || 1 Reply
Rose In Bloom
Rose In Bloom is a very sweet and romantic book that I just adore! I would certainly recommend it, but do not fall in love with all the cousins (especially 'Prince') for I must say he is not how he appears! I absolutely love this book!!!! Except for the ending (:C), sadly but truly, I began to be fond of Charlie. But I would just say soooo many times, don't be fooled by Charlie's sweet doings!!! And start to be fond of Mac!!!
Posted By Laci at Tue 24 May 2005, 6:07 PM in Rose in Bloom || 2 Replies
a great book!!
"Rose in Bloom" is a wonderful, sweet romance of a girl in her blossoming youth. She has high moral standards for her future husband and has a difficulty finding the right one. Although difficult at times, Rose refuses to give her heart to the many "less-suitable" men who claim they love her. However, after many hardships, Rose finally finds her true lover. This book is very charming and is a great for young lovers who strive for perfection.
Posted By Meghan at Tue 24 May 2005, 6:07 PM in Rose in Bloom || 1 Reply
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i simply loved this book .first i read the 'eight cousins' by quite an accident but i never enjoyed a book so much it was just wicked im twelve and i couldn't rest until i have read the other one it was so nice because rose changes and so do her cousins but she is sad to see the change in one of them but she doesnt realise that he really really and hearily and deeply loves her but she doesnt get the chance to see it clearly and then a sad thing happens to the campbells but rose is determined to not to begin fading because of the loss of her dear cousin but she soon cheers up and finds the love she sees clearly in one of her other cousins
Posted By sani at Tue 24 May 2005, 6:07 PM in Rose in Bloom || 0 Replies
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I personally LOVE all of Louisa May Alcott's works, but I especially love this one. It is the sequel to Eight Cousins which is Rose(the main character of both) as a child. In Rose In Bloom, Rose is grown up and ready to start on her life career: Philanthropy. Since she has inherited a fortune(which she does not intend to use for only selfish reasons), what better career could one pick than that of helping others for all your life? This book is both sweet and sad and has one of the sweetest romances you'll find in this century.
Posted By Dani at Tue 24 May 2005, 6:07 PM in Rose in Bloom || 0 Replies
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The name of the first book is "Eight Cousins". This is a great sequel. It's nice to see what Rose is like as an adult.
Posted By Terri S. at Tue 24 May 2005, 6:07 PM in Rose in Bloom || 0 Replies
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Just to let you know....this is a sequel to another book....I don't quite remember the title, but it follows the adventures of Rose and her cousins as children...it ends when Rose leaves for the trip (that she arrives home from in the beginning of this book). I read it as a child....but I remember it being a favorite!!
Posted By Megan at Tue 15 Apr 2003, 1:00 AM in Rose in Bloom || 1 Reply
review positive
This book is timeless, and though I first read it at 14 yrs. old, I have read it again at 36, enjoyed it and learned from it, and SO wish that these morals and principles existed more frequently in this fast and tainted age. Virtue, Love, Patience, and "Healthy living" are ageless remedies for the empty and false pleasures that the current age promises. Any young person reading this book (or any book by the author!), will glimpse a world that could be, and SHOULD be, and will deliver great happiness and satisfaction in life. I am not a prude, and have quite "lived" in this time, but sense the truth in these simple stories, that tell what kind of state a person can choose to live in, and prosper in soul and life, regardless of the age. For we are all human, and the tenents of humanity change seldom, regardless of the environment. We all choose our fate....
Posted By susan d. at Tue 24 May 2005, 6:03 PM in Rose in Bloom || 1 Reply