Anne of Windy Poplars

Name: Anne of Windy Poplars
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery

The novel follows Anne Shirley, now a young woman, as she takes on the role of principal at a school in the town of Windy Poplars. She is met with opposition from the townspeople, who are not used to a young woman in such a position of authority. Despite this, Anne is determined to prove her worth and make a success of her new job. At the same time, Anne is also dealing with the romantic entanglements of her friends and family. Her best friend, Priscilla Grant, is in love with a man who is not interested in her, while Anne's own romantic life is complicated by the attentions of two different suitors. The novel follows Anne as she navigates the challenges of her new job and her own romantic life, all while trying to remain true to herself. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1936 · Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 44 chapters · 87,391 words

First lines

(Letter from Anne Shirley, B.A., Principal of Summerside High School, to Gilbert Blythe, medical student at Redmond College, Kingsport.)

-"Windy Poplars, "Spook's Lane, "S'side, P. E. I., "Monday, September 12th.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Date: 1936 CE
Language: English
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Length: 87,391 words
Structure: 44 chapters, 3,028 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Young Adult Fiction — The novel follows the life of Anne Shirley, a young orphan girl, as she navigates the trials and tribulations of growing up in a small town in Canada.
Romance — The novel follows Anne's romantic relationships with Gilbert Blythe and other characters, as well as her struggles with her own feelings of love and longing.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of the characters in the context of the time period.
Realistic Fiction — The novel follows the everyday life of Anne and her friends, and the events that take place in their small town are realistic and relatable.