Lucy Maud Montgomery

Broschiertes Buch

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (with author biography)

Beschreibung

"Anne of Green Gables" follows the story of Anne Shirley, an orphan girl, mistakenly sent to live with siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert on their farm, Green Gables. The Cuthberts live in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island, Canada, and seek to adopt a boy to help with farm chores. However, their expectations are overturned when Anne unexpectedly arrives at Green Gables instead. Despite initial reservations, they decide to keep her, as she acclimates to her new life on the farm. The novel explores Anne's friendships with her schoolmates, each playing a significant role in the growth and development of the young girl. As Anne grows older, she encounters various challenges and sorrows, including the heartbreaking loss of a loved one and betrayal by one of her classmates. However, her resilience and optimism shine through even in the darkest moments, as she learns about forgiveness and friendship. The rolling green hills, quaint villages, and stunning landscapes of Prince Edward Island provide the perfect backdrop for Anne to contemplate her past and envision her future.

Autor

The best-known works by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery OBE, also known by her pen as L M Montgomery (November 30, 1874 April 24, 1942), include a number of novels, essays, short tales, and poems that began with Anne of Green Gables in 1908. Along with 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 articles, she also authored 20 novels. The novel Anne of Green Gables was an instant hit, and the titular character, the orphan Anne Shirley, helped make Lucy Maud Montgomery famous and earned her a global following. The majority of the novels were set in Prince Edward Island, and those parts of Canada's tiniest province specifically, Green Gables farm, which served as the inspiration for Prince Edward Island National Park became literary landmarks and well-liked tourist destinations. In 1935, she received the title of officer of the Order of the British Empire. Scholars and readers from all over the world have read and studied Montgomery's writings, journals, and correspondence. The University of Prince Edward Island's L. M. Montgomery Institute is in charge of doing academic research into L. M. Montgomery's life, works, culture, and influence. On November 30, 1874, Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island (now New London).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Atlas Monroe
• Seitenzahl: 302
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 441g
• ISBN-13: 9782487586130
• ISBN-10: 2487586133
• Artikelnr.: 72234588