Anne of Green Gables (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Christmas Specials SeriesBy Lucy Maud Montgomery
Length13h 1m
About this audiobook
Anne of Green Gables follows the arrival of Anne Shirley, an imaginative, red-haired orphan mistakenly sent to the Cuthbert siblings of Prince Edward Island, and traces her transformation from unwanted child to beloved member of Avonlea. Montgomery's prose blends pastoral realism, comic dialogue, and lyrical descriptions of landscape, situating the novel within late Victorian and Edwardian domestic fiction while subtly revising it through Anne's verbal brilliance, emotional intensity, and hunger for beauty, education, and belonging. Lucy Maud Montgomery drew deeply on her own upbringing in rural Prince Edward Island, where she was raised by grandparents after her mother's death and her father's departure. Her intimate knowledge of village life, schooling, loneliness, and the imaginative consolations of reading gave Anne's experiences unusual authenticity. Montgomery's career as a teacher, journalist, and storyteller also shaped the novel's attention to language, social observation, and the aspirations of young women. This book is warmly recommended to readers who value coming-of-age fiction with psychological delicacy and enduring charm. Beneath its humor and sentiment lies a serious meditation on identity, community, and the redemptive power of imagination.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length13 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Story Girl & Its Sequel, The Golden Road (Children's Classics) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6CHAPTER I. Mrs. Rachel Lynde is Surprised
7CHAPTER II. Matthew Cuthbert is surprised
8CHAPTER III. Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised
9CHAPTER IV. Morning at Green Gables
10CHAPTER V. Anne’s History
11CHAPTER VI. Marilla Makes Up Her Mind
12CHAPTER VII. Anne Says Her Prayers
13CHAPTER VIII. Anne’s Bringing-up Is Begun
14CHAPTER IX. Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified
15CHAPTER X. Anne’s Apology
16CHAPTER XI. Anne’s Impressions of Sunday-School
17CHAPTER XII. A Solemn Vow and Promise
18CHAPTER XIII. The Delights of Anticipation
19CHAPTER XIV. Anne’s Confession
20CHAPTER XV. A Tempest in the School Teapot
21CHAPTER XVI. Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic Results
22CHAPTER XVII. A New Interest in Life
23CHAPTER XVIII. Anne to the Rescue
24CHAPTER XIX. A Concert a Catastrophe and a Confession
25CHAPTER XX. A Good Imagination Gone Wrong
26CHAPTER XXI. A New Departure in Flavorings
27CHAPTER XXII. Anne is Invited Out to Tea
28CHAPTER XXIII. Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honor
29CHAPTER XXIV. Miss Stacy and Her Pupils Get Up a Concert
30CHAPTER XXV. Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves
31CHAPTER XXVI. The Story Club Is Formed
32CHAPTER XXVII. Vanity and Vexation of Spirit
33CHAPTER XXVIII. An Unfortunate Lily Maid
34CHAPTER XXIX. An Epoch in Anne’s Life
35CHAPTER XXX. The Queens Class Is Organized
36CHAPTER XXXI. Where the Brook and River Meet
37CHAPTER XXXII. The Pass List Is Out
38CHAPTER XXXIII. The Hotel Concert
39CHAPTER XXXIV. A Queen’s Girl
40CHAPTER XXXV. The Winter at Queen’s
41CHAPTER XXXVI. The Glory and the Dream
42CHAPTER XXXVII. The Reaper Whose Name Is Death
43CHAPTER XXXVIII. The Bend in the road
44Analysis
45Reflection
46Memorable Quotes
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