"Little Women" is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott in 1868. It is an autobiographical novel inspired by Alcott's own life with her sisters. The genre of the novel is coming-of-age and family drama, focusing on themes of family, love, independence, and personal growth. The story follows four sisters, particularly Josephine "Jo" March and Meg March, as they navigate childhood, hardships, and their journey to adulthood.