About this book
Louisa May Alcott's *An Old-Fashioned Girl* follows Polly Milton, a humble fourteen-year-old country girl whose visit to her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw's glamorous urban household transforms everyone around her. Overwhelmed by the city's extravagance, fashionable society, and unfamiliar customs, Polly initially seems out of place among the refined Shaw family. Yet her genuine warmth, steadfast kindness, and old-fashioned values gradually win their hearts, revealing that true beauty lies not in material wealth or social pretense, but in character and compassion.
Six years later, Polly returns to the city as a music teacher, and Alcott boldly carries her heroine into adulthood to explore how her quiet influence continues to shape those around her. This beloved coming-of-age novel challenges the superficiality of the "Girl of the Period," celebrating instead the timeless virtues that create meaningful homes and lasting relationships. Written with Alcott's signature warmth and insight, the story examines friendship, family bonds, personal growth, and the quiet power of integrity.
Perfect for young adults and longtime admirers of classic literature, this audiobook offers both entertainment and subtle wisdom about what truly matters in life. Alcott's gentle yet earnest examination of values makes *An Old-Fashioned Girl* as relevant today as when it was first published, resonating with anyone who cherishes authenticity over artifice.
