‘Cousin Tribulation’s Story’ by Louisa May Alcott: Short Story Analysis ‘Cousin Tribulation’s Story’ is a Victorian New England realistic fiction short story by American writer Louisa May Alcott. The story’s title depicts Louisa May Alcott as a woman called Tribulation Periwinkle. Tribulation Periwinkle is the fictional representation of Alcott and the central character of … [Read more...] about ‘Cousin Tribulation’s Story’ by Louisa May Alcott: Short Story Analysis