She drew upon her own childhood experiences in rural Prince Edward Island, Canada. In writing the novel, Montgomery was inspired by notes she had made as a young girl about two siblings who were mistakenly sent an orphan girl instead of the boy they had requested, yet decided to keep her. The portrait of Evelyn Nesbit by Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. Musicals and plays have also been created, with productions annually in Canada, Europe and Japan. The book has been adapted as films, television films, and animated and live-action television series.

The original book is taught to students around the world. This prequel was written in 2008 by Budge Wilson to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the book series.

It was the first of many novels Montgomery wrote numerous sequels, and since her death another sequel has been published, as well as an authorized prequel titled Before Green Gables.

Since its publication, Anne of Green Gables has been translated into at least 36 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies, making it one of the best-selling books worldwide. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town. Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of 11 year old orphan girl Anne Shirley sent by mistake to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-20th century. The Cuthberts decide Anne will have to be sent back to the orphange but before they know it, she has begun to work her way into their hearts.Written and set in Canada, published in the United States Īnne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. Anne’s life changes considerably when she is accidentally adopted by the Cuthberts, a brother and sister who thought they were getting a boy to help out on the farm. Despite her “tragical” past, Anne’s optimism and imagination have helped her to always see the best in things. Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic children’s novel, Anne of Green Gables tells the story of a red headed orphan girl with a personality you can’t help but love. Download cover art Download CD case insert Anne of Green Gables

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