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Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-20th century. Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of 11 year old orphan girl Anne Shirley sent by mistake to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town.
452 pages, Paperback
Published June 27, 2008
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L.M. Montgomery
1,981 books13.3k followersLucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author, best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908.
Montgomery was born at Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 30, 1874. She came to live at Leaskdale, north of Uxbridge Ontario, after her wedding with Rev. Ewen Macdonald on July 11, 1911. She had three children and wrote close to a dozen books while she was living in the Leaskdale Manse before the family moved to Norval, Ontario in 1926. She died in Toronto April 24, 1942 and was buried at Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.
Montgomery was born at Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 30, 1874. She came to live at Leaskdale, north of Uxbridge Ontario, after her wedding with Rev. Ewen Macdonald on July 11, 1911. She had three children and wrote close to a dozen books while she was living in the Leaskdale Manse before the family moved to Norval, Ontario in 1926. She died in Toronto April 24, 1942 and was buried at Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.
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February 9, 2025
I spent a lovely winter day re-reading a childhood favorite
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. A lovely classic about Anne Shirley, a head strong, independent, red-haired orphan mistakenly sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. The pair are siblings who intended to adopt a boy to help on their farm in Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. Anne’s wild imagination, endless chatter, and knack for getting into trouble keep the Cuthberts and the entire community, on their toes with endless angst and laughter. This novel centers around the need to belong and fit in. Along with love, friendship and self acceptance. Readers watch Anne grow into a mature, thoughtful young woman from the mischievous, dreamy child she once was. This is a lovely wholesome novel that is heart warming, naive and sweet which is in stark contradiction to today’s world. This was a much needed read. A reminder of yesterday’s when simple things in life are now taken for granted. I feel there will be more Anne novels read in months to come.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. A lovely classic about Anne Shirley, a head strong, independent, red-haired orphan mistakenly sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. The pair are siblings who intended to adopt a boy to help on their farm in Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. Anne’s wild imagination, endless chatter, and knack for getting into trouble keep the Cuthberts and the entire community, on their toes with endless angst and laughter. This novel centers around the need to belong and fit in. Along with love, friendship and self acceptance. Readers watch Anne grow into a mature, thoughtful young woman from the mischievous, dreamy child she once was. This is a lovely wholesome novel that is heart warming, naive and sweet which is in stark contradiction to today’s world. This was a much needed read. A reminder of yesterday’s when simple things in life are now taken for granted. I feel there will be more Anne novels read in months to come.
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