An Old-Fashioned Girl

About “An Old-Fashioned Girl”

An Old-Fashioned Girl is a novel by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1869. The story follows Polly Milton, an independent and traditional girl who visits her friend Fanny Shaw's wealthy family in the city. Polly is surprised by the family's fashionable lifestyle and troubled by their lack of emotional connection. She stays somewhat apart from their social life but has a strong effect on their relationships. The novel explores themes of social class, family dynamics, and personal values. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)