In January 1861, Louisa May Alcott started a novel titled 'Success' but paused to care for her ill mother. Over the next decade, she published 'Little Women' and other works, achieving fame and financial stability. In 1872, she returned to 'Success,' transforming it into 'Work: A Story of Experience,' emphasizing her interest in labor rather than success. Alcott documented her financial earnings meticulously, tracking income from writing and various jobs since her teenage years, reflecting on her feminist views regarding labor and artistic work.
In her early career, Louisa May Alcott began with the title 'Success' for a novel but shifted focus to labor, culminating in the book 'Work: A Story of Experience.'
Alcott's reflections on her earnings reveal a meticulous approach to finances, noting income from writing and various jobs since her teens, showcasing her commitment to economic independence.
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