Project Gutenberg 2003-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 216 Alcott, Louisa May 1832 1888 Barnard, A. M. Alcott, Louisa M. (Louisa May) Alcott, L. M. (Louisa May) A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories A modern Cinderella; or, the little old shoe -- Derby's debut -- The brothers -- Nelly's hospital. Produced by Joe Hogan. HTML version by Al Haines. "A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories" by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of charming tales written during the late 19th century. This work reinterprets the Cinderella story, weaving in themes of domestic life and the struggles of young women as they navigate their roles in society. The protagonist, Nan, embodies the quintessential selfless daughter and sister, working diligently to manage household duties while dreaming of a more fulfilling life. The opening of this story introduces readers to a picturesque New England home, where we meet Nan, her sisters, and a kind family friend, John Lord. As Nan attends to her chores, she faces the challenges of domestic life with grace despite her frustrations. The arrival of John, who helps her with the burdens of the day, begins to unveil a deeper connection between them, hinting at a sweet romantic tension. The dynamic among the sisters and the prospect of Nan's aspirations are established, setting the stage for a heartfelt narrative that explores love, sacrifice, and the value of one's contributions within the family unit. The beginning encapsulates the author's signature blend of humor and poignancy, drawing readers into a world that resonates with loyalty and yearning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fiction Short stories PS Text Children's Literature Category: Short Stories Category: Novels Category: American Literature 262270 2025-07-02T08:47:38.462238 text/html 257251 2021-01-09T00:38:17 text/html 193960 2025-07-02T08:47:45.018220 application/epub+zip 196228 2025-07-02T08:47:41.551206 application/epub+zip 165399 2025-07-02T08:47:40.425258 application/epub+zip 423558 2025-07-02T08:47:47.642201 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 411789 2025-07-02T08:47:44.327219 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369635 2022-09-02T11:55:00.031306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246764 2025-07-02T08:47:37.979231 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 246499 2021-01-09T00:38:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19399 2025-07-02T08:47:47.765165 application/rdf+xml 23300 2025-07-02T08:47:40.923205 image/jpeg 4445 2025-07-02T08:47:40.673208 image/jpeg 100749 2021-01-09T00:38:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 98829 2021-01-09T00:38:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 191105 2025-07-02T08:47:38.484233 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia