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The author of Little Women quotes a poem she wrote at the age of thirteen
Louisa May Alcott Autograph Manuscript Signed. One page,
4.25" x 7.12" (sight), Concord, Massachusetts; January 1887. Just
one year before her death, Alcott records a poem titled "My
Kingdom" that she wrote as a young thirteen-year-old. She
writes in full: My Kingdom Written at thirteen years of
age.1845A little kingdom I possess, Where thoughts & feelings
dwell, And very hard I find the task Of governing it well. How can
I learn to rule myself, To be the child I should. Honest & brave, &
never tire Of trying to be good? How can I keep a sunny soul To
shine along life's way? How can I tune my little heart, To sweetly
sing all day?" Signed, "Louisa May Alcott." The poem
originally included two additional stanzas, which are not included
here. This manuscript offers a rare example of Alcott reflecting on
one of her earliest works at the end of her life. Matted and framed
to an overall size of 9.75" x 12.75".Condition: Creased at folds. Toned with minor foxing. The frame chipped at the bottom. Not examined outside of the frame.
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2023 September 21 Historical Manuscripts Signature® Auction #6272 (go to Auction Home page)
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