Behind a Mask, or, A Woman's Power
About this book
Though best known for the lighthearted look at family life and sisterly relationships in Little Women, some of Louisa May Alcott's work touched on more socially significant themes. Behind a Mask, Or a Woman's Power is one of several works that Alcott penned under a pseudonym. Perhaps freed by the anonymity this guise granted, she delves deeply into issues of gender, family, and social class in this story that focuses on the relationship between a governess and the family she works for.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 2955 readers · 76 pages · ≈ 1 h 24 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Behind a Mask, or, A Woman's Power?
About ≈ 1 h 24 m — 76 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Behind a Mask, or, A Woman's Power?
76 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Behind a Mask, or, A Woman's Power?
It sits on the Young Adult, Short Stories, Mystery shelves.
Is Behind a Mask, or, A Woman's Power in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Behind a Mask, or, A Woman's Power?
Louisa May Alcott.