Lucy Maud Montgomery

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The Complete Short Stories of Lucy Maud Montgomery (eBook, ePUB)

Chronicles of Avonlea, Further Chronicles of Avonlea, The Road to Yesterday & Uncollected Short Stories

Beschreibung

Chronicles of Avonlea is a collection of short stories, related to the Anne of Green Gables series. It features an abundance of stories relating to the fictional Canadian village of Avonlea, and was first published in 1912. Sometimes marketed as a book in the Anne Shirley series, Anne plays only a minor role in the book. Further Chronicles of Avonlea is a sequel to Chronicles of Avonlea. Published in 1920, it includes a number of stories relating to the inhabitants of Avonlea and its region. The Road to Yesterday is a collection of rediscovered short stories first published in 1974. The basis of this collection is a typescript by L.M. Montgomery entitled "The Blythes Are Quoted" that was found in her surviving papers by her son, Dr. E. Stuart Macdonald. The typescript consisted of a mix of short stories, poems, and vignettes. L.M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables.

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Autor

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942), best known for her beloved 'Anne of Green Gables' series, was a prolific Canadian author whose work extended beyond her famous red-haired heroine. Born on Prince Edward Island, Montgomery's experiences in the bucolic countryside, as well as her own challenges with family dynamics and personal loss, deeply informed her writing. Her stories are redolent with vivid descriptions of the landscapes she knew intimately and the emotional turmoil experienced by her characters. Montgomery was not only a novelist but a master of short stories, which are showcased in 'The Complete Short Stories of Lucy Maud Montgomery,' a testament to her narrative range and skillful portrayal of human nature and rural life. Her literary style is characterized by a rich, descriptive voice, a strong sense of place, and an uncanny ability to delve into the psyche of her characters; all the while, interweaving threads of romance, tragedy, and earnestness. Her work has been crucial in shaping Canada's literary identity, and her influence is seen through generations of readers and writers inspired by her depictions of resilience, imagination, and the quest for belonging.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 652
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339580152
• Artikelnr.: 69549383