Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 children’s novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, published under the name L.
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 children's novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. It follows Anne Shirley, an imaginative 11-year-old orphan mistakenly sent to live with siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert on Prince Edward Island.
What it is
The novel is a coming-of-age story set in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables by accident — the Cuthberts expected a boy to help on the farm — but her lively imagination and talkative nature soon win them over. Montgomery published the book under the name L. M. Montgomery in 1908, and it became her most famous work.
Why it matters
Anne of Green Gables is one of the best-known works of Canadian literature and a classic of children's fiction. It has remained popular for generations, inspiring multiple sequels and adaptations across stage, film, radio, and television. The story is closely tied to Prince Edward Island, where Montgomery was born and where the real-life locations that inspired Avonlea and Green Gables still draw visitors.
Key details
The main series includes eight books, starting with Anne of Green Gables. Anne Shirley is 11 years old at the start of the story. The book is fiction, though Montgomery drew on her own experiences and places on Prince Edward Island. It is widely regarded as a classic of children's literature and a defining piece of Canadian fiction.
In short
- Written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery and published in 1908.
- Follows orphan Anne Shirley, who is mistakenly sent to Green Gables on Prince Edward Island.
- A classic of children's literature and one of Canada's best-known works of fiction.
- Sparked a series of eight books and many adaptations.
Anne of Green Gables is one of the best-known works of Canadian literature and is closely associated with Prince Edward Island, where the story is set and where Montgomery was born.
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Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Anne-of-Green-GablesSupports: Author, publication year, plot summary, setting, and Anne’s age.
- Government of Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/women-impact/arts/lucy-maud-montgomery.htmlSupports: Montgomery as creator of Anne of Green Gables, publication year, and the Anne series.
- L. M. Montgomery Institute — https://lmmontgomery.ca/about/l-m-montgomery/Supports: First novel, publication details, and biographical context.
- EBSCO — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/literature-and-writing/anne-green-gables-l-m-montgomerySupports: Series information, Anne’s age, and overview of the novel.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Green_GablesSupports: Series count and general work overview.