Young Si by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Name: Young Si
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery

The story revolves around a young girl who lives with her family on Prince Edward Island. She struggles to find her place within the community and navigate her relationships with those around her. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the challenges faced by individuals in rural settings during this time period.

By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1902 · Genre: Romance, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 6,883 words

First lines

Mr. Bentley had just driven into the yard with the new summer boarder. Mrs. Bentley and Agnes were peeping at her from behind the parlour curtains with the keen interest that they -- shut in by their restricted farm life -- always felt in any visitor from the outside world lying beyond their boundary of purple misted hills.

Mrs. Bentley was a plump, rosy-cheeked woman with a motherly smile. Agnes was a fair, slim schoolgirl, as tall as her mother, with a sweet face and a promise of peach blossom prettiness in the years to come. The arrival of a summer boarder was a great event in her quiet life.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Mystery, Drama
Length: 6,883 words
Structure: 1 section, 131 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Romance — The central plot revolves around the romantic tension and emotional connection between Ethel Lennox and Young Si, exploring themes of love, regret, and reconciliation.
Literary Fiction — The narrative delves into character development, emotional depth, and social commentary, reflecting on class differences and personal growth.
Coming-of-Age — The characters, particularly Ethel, experience personal transformation and self-discovery throughout the story, marking a transition from innocence to maturity.
Mystery — The character of Young Si is shrouded in mystery, with his past and true identity being a focal point of intrigue for both the characters and the readers.