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Anne of Green Gables

By L. M. Montgomery
Series: Chartwell Classics
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Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery is a classic tale about a spirited and imaginative orphan named Anne Shirley who is mistakenly sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, siblings who intended to adopt a boy to help on their farm. Set in the picturesque town of Avonlea, the story follows Anne as she navigates the ups and downs of her new life, forming deep friendships and touching the hearts of those around her with her vivid imagination and charming personality.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fond of charming characters and heartwarming stories. With its vivid portrayal of life in a small Canadian town, you'll be captivated by the adventures and imaginations of a spirited young girl. It's a delightful read that celebrates friendship, family, and the joys of growing up.

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This classic story of Anne of Green Gables follows Anne, a spirited orphan, as she uses her imagination and love of reading to become the heart of her new community.

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Follow the adventures of spirited reader, Anne Shirley, as she settles into her new home, makes friends, and stirs up trouble. Farm-owning siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert want to adopt a boy to help them around the farm. In a mix-up, the orphanage sends them the active and imaginative Anne Shirley instead. They make the most of the mistake as Anne becomes the beloved heart of the family and community, as well as of generations of readers.

With illustrations by M. A. and W. J. A. Claus and a timeline of the life and times of L. M. Montgomery, this beautiful, jacketed hardcover edition of Anne of Green Gables is unabridged and makes a great addition to any home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history.

Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs. Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft; Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales; Complete Novels of Jane Austen; Complete Sherlock Holmes; Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe; Complete Works of William Shakespeare; Divine Comedy; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales; The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft; The Federalist Papers; The Inferno; The Call of the Wild and White Fang; Moby Dick; The Odyssey; Pride and Prejudice; The Essential Grimm's Fairy Tales; Emma; The Great Gatsby; The Secret Garden; The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe; The Phantom of the Opera; The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital; Republic; Frankenstein; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Meditations; Wuthering Heights; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass; A Tale of Two Cities; Beowulf; The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories; Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Little Women.

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Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery is highly praised for its enchanting narrative and timeless character, Anne Shirley. Reviewers appreciate the vivid depiction of Prince Edward Island's landscapes and the book's charming exploration of themes such as imagination, friendship, and the trials of growing up. It continues to resonate with readers for its warmth, humour, and delightful storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785840008

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by M. A. Claus
  • Illustrated by W. J. A. Claus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 296

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Classic Fiction Classic General Fiction Fiction General Fiction L. M. Montgomery Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Series: Chartwell Classics

About the Author

L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian writer, born on Prince Edward Island. In 1908, she published Anne of Green Gables, her most successful work and the start of a series of novels. Montgomery went on to publish 20 novels, 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 essays. Many of her stories are set on Prince Edward Island. In 1935, Montgomery was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to literature.May Austin (M. A.) Claus was a prolific New England artist who, along with her husband, W. J. A. Claus, contributed numerous interior illustrations to beloved author L. M. Montgomery's Anne series of novels.

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