The Brothers

The Brothers is a novel by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1880. The story revolves around the lives of four brothers - Charlie, Archie, Walter, and Jamie - who are raised by their mother after their father passes away. The brothers are very different from each other in their personalities and interests, but they share a strong bond of love and loyalty.As they grow up, the brothers face various challenges and struggles, both individually and as a family. Charlie, the eldest, struggles with alcoholism and addiction, while Archie, the second eldest, becomes a successful businessman but struggles with his own personal demons. Walter, the third brother, is a talented musician who falls in love with a wealthy young woman, but their relationship is threatened by her family's disapproval. Jamie, the youngest, is a bright and ambitious young man who dreams of becoming a writer but faces obstacles in pursuing his passion.Throughout the novel, the brothers support each other through their struggles and work together to overcome their challenges. The story explores themes of family, love, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships. It is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of the enduring bond between siblings and the power of love to overcome adversity.I wondered if it were some deep wrong or sorrow, kept alive by memory and impotent regret; if he mourned for the dead master to whom he had been faithful to the end; or if the liberty now his were robbed of half its sweetness by the knowledge that someone near and dear to him still languished in the hell from which he had escaped. My heart warmed to him at that idea; I wanted to know and comfort him; and, following the impulse of the moment, I went in and touched him on the shoulder.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.