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Anne of Green Gables, novel by Lucy Maud MONTGOMERY, published in Boston, 1908; its first Canadian edition appeared in Toronto, 1943. The first of 8 novels about Anne, this has remained Montgomery's most popular work. Its appeal lies in Anne's development as a volubly imaginative, overarticulate, spontaneous but sensitive child-heroine. Rescued from an orphanage, she finds ample "scope for the imagination" at Green Gables, where she wins the hearts of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, and in Avonlea, where she wins the community's affection.
Anne's bright passage from childhood into adolescence has won international acclaim for the novel; it has gone through numerous editions, has been translated into at least 15 languages and has twice been made into a film. A musical version of the story has played annually in Charlottetown, PEI, since 1965, and in 1985 and 1987 widely acclaimed film adaptations were televised.
 Anne of Green Gables"Anne of Green Gables" has been produced every season since the Charlottetown Festival's opening in 1965 (courtesy Charlottetown Summer Festival).
 Montgomery, Lucy MaudMontgomery published 22 works of fiction, including "Anne of Green Gables" (courtesy Public Archives of PEI).
 Green GablesThe original "Green Gables," home of Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables (courtesy Colour Library Books Ltd.).
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Links to Other Sites
Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction
This site focues on notable historical Canadian figures (real and fictional). Includes individual profiles, bibliographies and Internet links. From Library and Archives Canada.
L.M. Montgomery Institute
An extensive information source about celebrated Canadian author L.M. Montgomery.
Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC)
Reviews, events, awards, and the latest news about books for children. A great resource for parents, librarians, and classroom teachers. Check out the extensive "Canadian Awards Index."
Anne & Gilbert
The website for the Canadian musical "Anne & Gilbert," based on the sequel novels to Anne of Green Gables. Features audio clips and lyrics of songs from the show.
Anne of Green Gables
A brief article about the many theatrical versions of Lucy Maude Montgomery's book “Anne of Green Gables.” From the “Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia.”
Beyond Green Gables: The Life of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Watch video clips the from the CBC Archives that focus on the life and literary legacy of author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Includes a CBC documentary clip about the creation of "Anne of Green Gables: The Musical" by Don Harron and Norman Campbell.
Green Gables Heritage Site
Take a virtual tour of Green Gables Heritage Site, which has become internationally famous as the inspiration for the setting in Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic tale of fiction, "Anne of Green Gables." From Parks Canada.
L.M. Montgomery™ Research Centre
The L.M. Montgomery™ Research Centre website provides online access to the extensive L.M. Montgomery Collection of the University of Guelph Library.
Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada
The website for Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada, home to sand dunes, barrier islands and sand pits, beaches, sandstone cliffs, wetlands and forests. Also features unique cultural resources, notably Green Gables and Dalvay-by-the-Sea National Historic Site. From Parks Canada.
Elaine Campbell
A CBC obituary for Elaine Campbell, co-creator of Anne of Green Gables musical.
Road to Avlonea
The website for the popular television series "Road to Avlonea."
1908 edition Anne of Green Gables fetches $37,500
A news story about the sale of a rare 1908 first edition of the popular children's novel "Anne of Green Gables." From the canada.com website.
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