A review by ltgallant
Moods by Louisa May Alcott

4.0

I have a lot of knowledge about Louisa Alcott, Thoreau, and Emerson both through courses and local knowledge (I’m from the area). It’s really fascinating to me that all their lives were so entwined. After reading Moods, which was the book Louisa considered her seminal work, I’m convinced some of the characters are foils for her local friends. I especially feel Moor represents Emerson and Warwick represents Thoreau. Even the physical description of Warwick sounds like and Moor as Emerson. Also both characters are in love with Sylvia and both Thoreau and Emerson were in love with Lydia. Lydia was Emerson’s wife and without a complete spoiler there are obvious similarities to Moor’s situation. Anyhow this information actually made me enjoy the book more.