Anne of Green Gables

Name: Anne of Green Gables
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery

The story revolves around Anne Shirley, a young orphan girl who is sent to live with an elderly brother and sister, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, on their farm called Green Gables. The Cuthberts had intended to adopt a boy to help them with the farm work, but due to a misunderstanding, they get Anne instead. Despite the initial disappointment, Anne's charming and imaginative nature soon wins over the hearts of the Cuthberts and the community. As Anne grows up, she faces various challenges, makes friends, and learns valuable lessons about life, friendship, and love.

By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1908 · Genre: Coming-of-Age, Literary Fiction, Children's Literature · 38 chapters · 122,546 words

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Mrs. Rachel Lynde lived just where the Avonlea main road dipped down into a little hollow, fringed with alders and ladies' eardrops and traversed by a brook that had its source away back in the woods of the old Cuthbert place. It was reputed to be an intricate, headlong brook in its earlier course through those woods, with dark secrets of pool and cascade; but by the time it reached Lynde's Hollow it was a quiet, well-conducted little stream, for not even a brook could run past Mrs. Rachel Lynde's door without due regard for decency and decorum. It probably was conscious that Mrs. Rachel was sitting at her window, keeping a sharp eye on everything that passed, from brooks and children up, and that if she noticed anything odd or out of place she would never rest until she had ferreted out the whys and wherefores thereof.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Coming-of-Age, Literary Fiction, Children's Literature, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 122,546 words
Structure: 38 chapters, 1,867 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Coming-of-Age — The story follows Anne Shirley's growth and development as she navigates her childhood and adolescence, facing challenges and forming relationships.
Literary Fiction — The novel explores complex themes such as identity, belonging, and the power of imagination, characterized by rich prose and deep character development.
Children's Literature — Targeted primarily at a younger audience, the book features a child protagonist and themes relevant to children, such as friendship and adventure.
Romance — Subtle romantic elements are woven throughout the narrative, particularly in Anne's interactions and relationships with other characters.