Nan by Lucy Maud Montgomery (1925)
The novel revolves around Anne Shirley, a young orphan girl who is sent to live with an elderly brother and sister in Prince Edward Island. The siblings are Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, who intended to adopt a boy to help on their farm. However, due to a misunderstanding, they end up adopting Anne instead.
By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1925 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction · 2,891 words
First lines
Nan was polishing the tumblers at the pantry window, outside of which John Osborne was leaning among the vines. His arms were folded on the sill and his straw hat was pushed back from his flushed, eager face as he watched Nan's deft movements.
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Nan is listed on Textopian as a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Historical Fiction
- Length: 2,891 words
- Structure: 1 section, 74 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and the dynamics of courtship between the characters.
- Drama — The narrative explores emotional conflicts, societal expectations, and personal struggles, particularly regarding love and financial hardship.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character development and thematic depth, focusing on personal growth and moral dilemmas.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist navigates personal choices and relationships, reflecting a journey towards maturity and self-awareness.
Tags
Coming-of-age · Fiction · Literary · Romance · Historical · Canadian · Novel · Young-adult · Female-protagonist · Small-town · Family-drama · Social-class