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I will admit that when I first read the books at 15, I was crushed when Jo didn’t marry Laurie. Now that I’m older, I can better understand what motivated that decision. …doesn’t mean I agree, but I understand!
Little Women was one of my favorite books as a kid, and remains one of my favorite coming of age stories, with 2 sequels I also adore. It also solidified Louisa May Alcott as one of my favorite authors. I wish more young boys were exposed to and willing to read books about girls, because they're missing out.
There’s a 1987 anime series of it and several other books such as | Princess Sara, The Secret Garden, A Sound of music, Anne of green gables, Heidi etc. | The Worldmasterpiece Theater animated a sequel too. Little Women II: Jo's Boys. A bunch of us may not have grown up with the books, but are familiar with the animated versions of them. Though heads up if you choose to watch them, they may have made some changes and or proper translations for older series are harder to find if they haven’t been dubbed :/
Fun fact! At least in the English version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the four ghosts in the Forest Temple are named after the March sisters! :D
There are also two sequels to the two-part "Little Women." The next generation comes along in "Little Men." Then we find out how those characters grow up in "Jo's Boys."
Then you know Jo and Laurie actually did warn Amy to stay near the shoreline and away from the centre of the pond they were skating on and Amy didn’t listen
Haven’t actually read the book but I’ve watched the movie recently and just loved how seamlessly it blends the story of the book with the author’s life
Back in the ‘90s, I read several of Alcott’s gothic tales, and they were actually quite good! Definitely different than her children’s books, but the writing is still top notch.
Mom picked up a set of Alcotts books, 3 of the Little Women series and a few other novels besides, and tween me read them all multiple times. Little Men's pretty good. Jo's Boys read to me like Alcott really really wanted to do something else now, k thanks, lol. My favorite back then was 8 Cousins.
Her other YA books were not as heartfelt as Little Women but quite readable. She got tired of them but she liked nice things and had a family to support
I hope you guys do one of these for "A Canticle for Leibowitz". It's become one of my favorite books since your sci-fi series: I've seriously gone through it on audiobook like 3 or 4 times since. I wish I could afford to be a Patron, so I could suggest it (hint hint Patrons).
Had the pleasure of performing in the musical version at one point. "Somethings are meant to be" is a song and scene that always gets me no matter what, especially having lost a sister before her time.
Wow, pressure from fans for a character to become romantically involved actually made it happen? What wild times, the 1800s were. Thankfully fandoms now-a-days don't relentlessly pressure writers over the love lives of fictional characters. And we all lived happily ever after.
No it did not happen. Quite the opposite, part of the success of the novel was because it broke the traditional standards. You shouldn’t trust everything you hear on the internet. Not even me. Find out for yourself.
I remember watching the 2019 movie (which is amazing) in the theatre and being absolutely floored by how OVERWHELMINGLY HARD I related as an Aromantic Asexual to Jo's speech in the scene towards the end where she's in tears expressing to her mother about not wanting to get married but feeling terrified of being alone in life if she didn't find a partner in a society that places value on romantic partnered relationships above all others. The book of course also delves into Jo's frustrations and fears over this but something about seeing it concentrated in one big outburst like that struck me way harder than when I read the story as a kid (it may also have something to do with me being older now and more experienced with my identity). I know the scriptwriters likely didn't mean to code her as Aromantic but whooooo boy did they nail it anyway (at least for that one scene). Having read the book before, I already knew what was coming when she did end up getting in a romantic relationship in the end, but it was somehow even more disappointing for how strongly I related to her this time around than when reading as a kid. With how often characters I relate to who aren't interested in romance get hit with the "you'll change your mind when you just find the Right One" trope I was so hoping to see something different for once, even if it deviated from the source material. I'm so glad to learn that at least the author got to live out her life without conforming to social norms. Yay Louisa May Alcott! 😄
although i never read Little Women, I was a stage hand for a live play of Little Women, it was my first show, but ill never forget that one of the actors who has been their for years say "it was the best opening day ive ever seen"
2:59 Rather than just not showing your anger (which I think is quite unhealthy in & of itself) I think a better way to interpret this lesson is, you can show your anger when something really hurts or bothers you but don’t let it take over & let it go once you’ve let the other person know how their actions affected you - especially if they want to make amends for their mistake as Amy did.
Ohh I read this when I was younger and my biggest memory was being absolutely furious when Beth burned Jo's manuscript. I used to be such an angry child and I also wanted to be a writer so I fully identified with Jo's rage. I'm still mad about it 15 years later lmao
6:05 Lol, I know Louisa May Alcott originally wanted Jo to stay single but her romance with Prof Bhaer was the one I found myself the most invested in out of all the girls❣️😆
I think the new one was trying really hard to be distinct from the previous adaptations, and I understand why. If you go all the way back and watch the adaptations with Catharine Hepburn or June Allyson you'll see they're almost identical to one another. The new one was trying really hard to be different. And it totally was, but if you didn't already know the story, it could be a little jarring. I've seen most adaptations of the story and even I found the new one kinda disjointed. A historic costuming youtuber pointed out they missed a huge opportunity in the way they filmed the movie. The time period it was set in was WILD with the speed that fashion changed and if they had put more research and effort in, even if they were jumping around, they could've at least marked the periods as distinct with the style of the dresses and such which would at least provide a subtle cue to the audience that things were different.
Even having read all the books the Gerwig movie pulls from, it’s a bit confusing the first time through. I still like it though! But i haven’t seen any of the other movie versions.
Just remember not to cast Bob Odenkirk as your dad, otherwise you're gonna take whoever's watching out of the movie. They were all "yay, dad's home!" And I was like "Bitch, that's Mr. Show!"
This was one of the first few books I read after getting my first Kindle as a kid! I've enjoyed it every time I've reread it since, but I'd never heard about the author's life before now. Really cool!
I love these So You Haven't Read videos. I even picked up Emma for my niece on your recommendation last year and put the Sandman graphic novels on my Xmas list this year. I was wondering if you have any plans for a spin-off series on the Gaming channel called "So You Haven't Played..."? You could highlight some of the great games from the past that were overlooked, like Eternal Darkness for the Gamecube, or something current that is bubbling up under the surface like Dwarf Fortress.
I can just imagine the married bliss which ensued. "I will give my love forever If you promise me You'll never ever Touch me there Don't touch me there!"
But, you left out large portions of the book, because the book unlike the movies gives equal storylines to each of the sisters. Joe is only a thread of the book.
@@JohnnyEscopeta or because she's the character most often focused on in movies and most simplified retellings? Don't look for agendas when a simple explanation is more likely.
@@DanielSilva-nd1if I think descendant is someone who descends from the person (as in children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc.), while a relative is anyone related to the person. Sorry if I come across as prickly!
Watch the anime, it's even better. Yes, seriously, the 1987 World Masterpiece Theater anime, it's really good. (pay attention that the english dub available "changes" a few things)
🎶"It's not like you didn't know that I said, "I love you," and I swear I still do And it must have been so bad 'Cause 'Little Women' must have damn near killed you" 🤣
Gosh back in the day my sister and I would argue vehemently over who Jo should have chosen, she wanted Laurie, I felt the scholar was the better choice. There are about 15 years between as and she was a teen at the time and I was in my late 20s. Many years later, we are both on the same page. I haven't seen the latest film. The last one I saw was the one with Winona Ryder, which is my fave (I have seen the original Hollywood version too, but prefer the more modern take)
Oh, that book... That damned great book... ...it actualy started with the Anime-Addaptation, wich I loved. Got the book later, and it was a blast... ...and then I got various books about the US civil war, because the show and the book peaked my interest in that area... and... yeah. Lots and lots of hours sunken into US History... and Im from Europe... so...
@@alisaurus4224 Literature is part of history, but I disagree it should be under the history category. Especially since some are straight fiction like The Hobbit.
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Next do a video on tall women
No, it should be big women
"and then they realised they were no longer little girls; they were little women"
I cry every time I read that line.
I cried when Moe Szyslak read it out on the Simpsons.
@@euansmith3699 I knew I'd find this reference.
I was looking for this reference!
It's not even in the book, the simpsons invented it
Found the phrase "Deus ex marriage-a" rather clever and funny. Good one.
Why thank you!
1933: Little Women
1949: Little Women
1995: Little Women
2019: Little Women
I will admit that when I first read the books at 15, I was crushed when Jo didn’t marry Laurie. Now that I’m older, I can better understand what motivated that decision.
…doesn’t mean I agree, but I understand!
Totally.
When inwas younger I couldn't imagine that not being reciprocated.
But then as I got older, I understood.
I don't agree too. But understand
Little Women was one of my favorite books as a kid, and remains one of my favorite coming of age stories, with 2 sequels I also adore. It also solidified Louisa May Alcott as one of my favorite authors. I wish more young boys were exposed to and willing to read books about girls, because they're missing out.
Yes. I also loved Heinlein although his YA books were for boys
There’s a 1987 anime series of it and several other books such as | Princess Sara, The Secret Garden, A Sound of music, Anne of green gables, Heidi etc. | The Worldmasterpiece Theater animated a sequel too. Little Women II: Jo's Boys. A bunch of us may not have grown up with the books, but are familiar with the animated versions of them. Though heads up if you choose to watch them, they may have made some changes and or proper translations for older series are harder to find if they haven’t been dubbed :/
Absolutely. My brother doesn't get how much I adore these books.
Fun fact! At least in the English version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the four ghosts in the Forest Temple are named after the March sisters! :D
Oh thats neat
Yep!
The women were actually average size for the time.
Napoleon agrees
Superb reference.
another man of culture i see
Sacre bleu!
I hope you life the amazingest life ever
There are also two sequels to the two-part "Little Women." The next generation comes along in "Little Men." Then we find out how those characters grow up in "Jo's Boys."
I literally just finished reading this! I had loved the 90's movie since I was a kid, but oh my gosh the book was 10x's better! Jo is everything!!!
Christian Bale doesn't even acknowledge being in that film 😂
Then you know Jo and Laurie actually did warn Amy to stay near the shoreline and away from the centre of the pond they were skating on and Amy didn’t listen
Said 90s movie is the one with Susan Saradon right?
Haven’t actually read the book but I’ve watched the movie recently and just loved how seamlessly it blends the story of the book with the author’s life
Back in the ‘90s, I read several of Alcott’s gothic tales, and they were actually quite good! Definitely different than her children’s books, but the writing is still top notch.
Yes. Good rales, possibly a source for TV.
Must all stories be British? I love Austen but she died young and left only a few novels. Give her a rest
Moe: “And then they realized they were no longer little girls, they were little women.” 😢
Little Women was the first big chapter book I ever read and is still one of my favorites. This was great.
I am literally performing a live version of Little Women tomorrow and this shows up 😂
Lol
Mom picked up a set of Alcotts books, 3 of the Little Women series and a few other novels besides, and tween me read them all multiple times. Little Men's pretty good. Jo's Boys read to me like Alcott really really wanted to do something else now, k thanks, lol. My favorite back then was 8 Cousins.
I also really enjoy Eight Cousins, despite being much more of a Jo than a Rose. Everyone should have an Uncle Alec
I also like Eight Cousins-it’s second only to Little Women for Alcott books for me.
Her other YA books were not as heartfelt as Little Women but quite readable.
She got tired of them but she liked nice things and had a family to support
I hope you guys do one of these for "A Canticle for Leibowitz". It's become one of my favorite books since your sci-fi series: I've seriously gone through it on audiobook like 3 or 4 times since. I wish I could afford to be a Patron, so I could suggest it (hint hint Patrons).
I thought they already did?
@@Thylaacine They did. It’s an Extra Sci-Fi one-off.
Had the pleasure of performing in the musical version at one point. "Somethings are meant to be" is a song and scene that always gets me no matter what, especially having lost a sister before her time.
Wow, pressure from fans for a character to become romantically involved actually made it happen? What wild times, the 1800s were. Thankfully fandoms now-a-days don't relentlessly pressure writers over the love lives of fictional characters. And we all lived happily ever after.
No it did not happen.
Quite the opposite, part of the success of the novel was because it broke the traditional standards. You shouldn’t trust everything you hear on the internet. Not even me. Find out for yourself.
@@JohnnyEscopeta Nah it was the publisher
I remember watching the 2019 movie (which is amazing) in the theatre and being absolutely floored by how OVERWHELMINGLY HARD I related as an Aromantic Asexual to Jo's speech in the scene towards the end where she's in tears expressing to her mother about not wanting to get married but feeling terrified of being alone in life if she didn't find a partner in a society that places value on romantic partnered relationships above all others. The book of course also delves into Jo's frustrations and fears over this but something about seeing it concentrated in one big outburst like that struck me way harder than when I read the story as a kid (it may also have something to do with me being older now and more experienced with my identity). I know the scriptwriters likely didn't mean to code her as Aromantic but whooooo boy did they nail it anyway (at least for that one scene).
Having read the book before, I already knew what was coming when she did end up getting in a romantic relationship in the end, but it was somehow even more disappointing for how strongly I related to her this time around than when reading as a kid. With how often characters I relate to who aren't interested in romance get hit with the "you'll change your mind when you just find the Right One" trope I was so hoping to see something different for once, even if it deviated from the source material. I'm so glad to learn that at least the author got to live out her life without conforming to social norms. Yay Louisa May Alcott! 😄
Yeah the 'force Jo to get married' from the movie was true of what happened to Alcott
although i never read Little Women, I was a stage hand for a live play of Little Women, it was my first show, but ill never forget that one of the actors who has been their for years say "it was the best opening day ive ever seen"
'MARCH on down to the local library'. Love it. And the video.
2:59 Rather than just not showing your anger (which I think is quite unhealthy in & of itself) I think a better way to interpret this lesson is, you can show your anger when something really hurts or bothers you but don’t let it take over & let it go once you’ve let the other person know how their actions affected you - especially if they want to make amends for their mistake as Amy did.
So You Haven't Read Series, every chapter adding another "to read" to my audible library.
Ohh I read this when I was younger and my biggest memory was being absolutely furious when Beth burned Jo's manuscript. I used to be such an angry child and I also wanted to be a writer so I fully identified with Jo's rage. I'm still mad about it 15 years later lmao
6:05 Lol, I know Louisa May Alcott originally wanted Jo to stay single but her romance with Prof Bhaer was the one I found myself the most invested in out of all the girls❣️😆
I saw a recent movie version of this story and it jumped back and forth on the time line so much it was hard to follow
I think the new one was trying really hard to be distinct from the previous adaptations, and I understand why. If you go all the way back and watch the adaptations with Catharine Hepburn or June Allyson you'll see they're almost identical to one another. The new one was trying really hard to be different. And it totally was, but if you didn't already know the story, it could be a little jarring. I've seen most adaptations of the story and even I found the new one kinda disjointed.
A historic costuming youtuber pointed out they missed a huge opportunity in the way they filmed the movie. The time period it was set in was WILD with the speed that fashion changed and if they had put more research and effort in, even if they were jumping around, they could've at least marked the periods as distinct with the style of the dresses and such which would at least provide a subtle cue to the audience that things were different.
Do yourself a favor and just go watch one of the classic versions, either Katherine Hepburn (my fave), or the '94 one with Winona Ryder (decent).
Even having read all the books the Gerwig movie pulls from, it’s a bit confusing the first time through. I still like it though! But i haven’t seen any of the other movie versions.
Just remember not to cast Bob Odenkirk as your dad, otherwise you're gonna take whoever's watching out of the movie.
They were all "yay, dad's home!" And I was like "Bitch, that's Mr. Show!"
LOL
21h ago?
@@Imperial_Kaiserpatreon members get 1 day early
@@imagine4994 oh Yeah
This was one of the first few books I read after getting my first Kindle as a kid! I've enjoyed it every time I've reread it since, but I'd never heard about the author's life before now. Really cool!
"****** dies!"
"*GASP*?!"
I have done this book for my high school English book report. It was quite a story.
I love these So You Haven't Read videos. I even picked up Emma for my niece on your recommendation last year and put the Sandman graphic novels on my Xmas list this year. I was wondering if you have any plans for a spin-off series on the Gaming channel called "So You Haven't Played..."? You could highlight some of the great games from the past that were overlooked, like Eternal Darkness for the Gamecube, or something current that is bubbling up under the surface like Dwarf Fortress.
This was my favourite book from childhood
To this day, I will never understand how this book was banned from a library in the RE-4J district when I was in school
I can just imagine the married bliss which ensued.
"I will give my love forever
If you promise me
You'll never ever
Touch me there
Don't touch me there!"
A Dickinson marriage
But, you left out large portions of the book, because the book unlike the movies gives equal storylines to each of the sisters. Joe is only a thread of the book.
They chose her to push their woke agenda
@@JohnnyEscopeta or because she's the character most often focused on in movies and most simplified retellings? Don't look for agendas when a simple explanation is more likely.
4:07 I JUST GRASPED ON MY TEA FR
Turns out that I actually found she stated this **twice**. I'm fangirling her so bad now omfg
My mom said this was one of her favorite books growing up.
"Only those with their feet on rock can build castles in the air."
--Terry Pratchett, "Carpe Jugulum"
I literally just watched the movie for the 1st time last night how funny is the timing on this
I have a request for a "So You Haven't Read" episode. Could you do Animal Farm by George Orwell? I just got done with this book and it is great.
My English teacher is the author’s descendent
But she had no children, do you mean relative?
@roses-of-the-romanovsdescendant and relative are the same thing
@@DanielSilva-nd1if I think descendant is someone who descends from the person (as in children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc.), while a relative is anyone related to the person.
Sorry if I come across as prickly!
Damn those 19th century AO3 shippers.
I have read this many times and loved it every time
That pink cat hat is such a meme I couldn’t take the main character seriously 😂
My favourite part was when they said “It’s little womening time” and womaned all over the place.
Fun fact: the poe sisters in the Forest Temple were named after these sisters.
OMG this book is so good!
Only book i ever cried on!
Good one!
Wow. 50/50 content/ad. Congratulations.
Are you guys gonna make an Extra Mythology video anytime soon?
Ive been dying for one
What's weird is I'll sometimes use the curse, "Geez Louise"... But it would come out as "Geez Louise --- ah May Alcott". Yes, weird.
Just saw the play and didn't know why anyone liked it. It felt like joe was absolutely reamed, but now I wanna read the book.
Wow, guess the category of YA novels is older than I thought 😅
Watch the anime, it's even better.
Yes, seriously, the 1987 World Masterpiece Theater anime, it's really good.
(pay attention that the english dub available "changes" a few things)
Read this and Little Men as well.
I need to read the book again.❤
I love this book. And have seen many film variations. Great story!
🎶"It's not like you didn't know that
I said, "I love you," and I swear I still do
And it must have been so bad
'Cause 'Little Women' must have damn near killed you"
🤣
So I’m not the only one who heard it that way!
@@alisaurus4224 legit thought I remembered the wrong song whan I couldn't find it on genius using Crtl+F
@@anoninunen it’s Taylor Swift and the “lonely Starbucks lovers” all over again
Everytime I hear the name of this novel I just remeber the raechel and joey scene 😅
Gosh back in the day my sister and I would argue vehemently over who Jo should have chosen, she wanted Laurie, I felt the scholar was the better choice. There are about 15 years between as and she was a teen at the time and I was in my late 20s. Many years later, we are both on the same page. I haven't seen the latest film. The last one I saw was the one with Winona Ryder, which is my fave (I have seen the original Hollywood version too, but prefer the more modern take)
in my mind everyone should read this book so yeah if you haven't please get on that heck should re-read it myself at this point
You posted this the week after the project was due :(
Read the book- it’s a good one!!
3:02 What the heck is this thing?
I have a book report due tomorrow and this is our book and im too lazy to watch the movie nor read the book so im gonna watch this hahha
I haven’t read it but I have played the part 😂
Loved by everyone
Can we get a lovecraft episode. Like mountains of madness, charles dexter ward or shadow over innsmouth are perfect for so you havn’t read.
Check out their series Extra Sci Fi, they cover all the basics
I watch the classic cartoon version of this classic story
Have you tried feeding Chloe phish though?
Oh, that book... That damned great book...
...it actualy started with the Anime-Addaptation, wich I loved. Got the book later, and it was a blast...
...and then I got various books about the US civil war, because the show and the book peaked my interest in that area... and... yeah. Lots and lots of hours sunken into US History... and Im from Europe... so...
Bring back extra mytholgy
The "I'm not like other girls" book
Lord of the Rings is the best coming of age story
And then they realized they were no longer little girls, but little women
Why don’t you cover Muhammad Ali Pasha or the sokoto caliphate on extra history
Can you do an Episode about a raisin in the sun
For April Fools, you should do "So You Haven't Read [NAME OF WIDELY PANNED BOOK]? Ehh, you're not missing much." and end the video.
I just watched the little woman play lmao
Thought these were going to get spit to the other channel? Got excited for a second about another history vid.
Just gaming stuff is getting split off, as i understand it. Literature is part of history imo, especially older books like this one
@@alisaurus4224 Literature is part of history, but I disagree it should be under the history category. Especially since some are straight fiction like The Hobbit.
@@jonny.f4803 good point, but they usually also include at least a bit of the cultural impact of the fiction they discuss
No ninjas?
Darn you Electric Company!!!
I have a suggestion for a video for the future Ukrainian war video like 5 years from now.
Love
Hello blud. Good vids
and I thought shipping only ruined cartoons!
I always confuse Little Women with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Rewrite it as a novel about a witchcoven and it becomes the next game of thrones.
Toxic fandoms have always existed.
I read the book watched the movie and the animated show
There are women, but when reading this text you find that they are not little. Totally clickbait 0/10
Actually Jo told Amy to stay near shore Amy didn’t listen
I read the book as a kid and loved it.
If you haven't read "Little Women", where have you been?
i cant say i wouldn't turn into my dad if i got a mess of money.
the ship fandom
I enjoyed those novels.
I haven't read the book, but I have watched the anime and it is good.
oh she just like me fr
Little women big ideas
-me
❤
Wow