Rilla of Ingleside

Name: Rilla of Ingleside
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery

The story takes place during World War I and revolves around Rilla Blythe, the eldest daughter of the Blythe family. The novel explores her coming-of-age journey as she navigates adolescence amidst the challenges of war. Rilla's mother has passed away, and her father is serving overseas. She must take on more responsibilities to care for her younger siblings and manage the household. Her life becomes increasingly complicated with the arrival of a young soldier who is recovering from injuries at their home. Throughout the novel, Rilla faces various challenges, including rationing, air raids, and personal struggles. The story also delves into themes such as patriotism, duty, and the impact of war on civilians. The novel ultimately explores Rilla's growth into womanhood and her development of a sense of purpose and identity amidst the turmoil of war.

By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1921 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Family Saga · 35 chapters · 124,676 words

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It was a warm, golden-cloudy, lovable afternoon. In the big living-room at Ingleside Susan Baker sat down with a certain grim satisfaction hovering about her like an aura; it was four o'clock and Susan, who had been working incessantly since six that morning, felt that she had fairly earned an hour of repose and gossip. Susan just then was perfectly happy; everything had gone almost uncannily well in the kitchen that day. Dr. Jekyll had not been Mr. Hyde and so had not grated on her nerves; from where she sat she could see the pride of her heart -- the bed of peonies of her own planting and culture, blooming as no other peony plot in Glen St. Mary ever did or could bloom, with peonies crimson, peonies silvery pink, peonies white as drifts of winter snow.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Family Saga, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction
Length: 124,676 words
Structure: 35 chapters, 1,737 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The narrative is set during World War I, exploring the impact of the war on a small community.
Coming-of-Age — The protagonist experiences personal growth and maturity throughout the story.
Family Saga — The plot revolves around family dynamics and relationships within a close-knit community.
Women's Fiction — The story focuses on the experiences and challenges faced by women during the war.