
Anne Shirley (Complete 14 Book Collection)
Enriched edition. Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Rainbow Valley, Rilla of InglesideBy Lucy Maud MontgomeryLength126h 16m
About this audiobook
The "Anne Shirley (Complete 14 Book Collection)" by Lucy Maud Montgomery presents an enchanting chronicle of Anne of Green Gables, a spirited orphan whose imaginative adventures captivate readers of all ages. This rich collection explores themes of identity, belonging, and the transformative power of imagination within a pastoral Canadian setting. Montgomery's evocative prose, blending lyrical beauty with sharp wit, reflects the early 20th-century literary context that embraced both romanticism and realism. Each volume unfolds Anne's growth from a tempestuous child into a thoughtful educator, entangled in dilemmas that resonate with universal struggles. Lucy Maud Montgomery, a Canadian author born in 1874, drew upon her own experiences of isolation and her love of nature to create her beloved character. Her upbringing on Prince Edward Island and her subsequent battles with depression fueled her imagination and desire to connect with a broader audience through Anne's spirited personality. It is within the crucible of personal longing and the rich tapestry of rural life that Montgomery finds her voice, humanizing childhood experiences through Anne's lens. This collection is a must-read for those seeking a poignant exploration of childhood, friendship, and the beauty of life's possibilities. Montgomery's timeless work invites readers to reflect on their dreams and the places they call home, making it a cherished addition to any literary library.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length126 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
57RILLA OF INGLESIDE
2Introduction
58I. Glen “Notes” and Other Matters (pt. 1)
3Author Biography
59I. Glen “Notes” and Other Matters (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
60VIII. Rilla Decides (pt. 1)
5Synopsis (Selection)
61VIII. Rilla Decides (pt. 2)
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6ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
62XVII. The Weeks Wear By (pt. 1)
7I. Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Surprised (pt. 1)
63XVII. The Weeks Wear By (pt. 2)
8I. Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Surprised (pt. 2)
64XXVI. Susan Has A Proposal Of Marriage (pt. 1)
9X. Anne’s Apology
65XXVI. Susan Has A Proposal Of Marriage (pt. 2)
10XVIII. Anne to the Rescue (pt. 1)
66THE STORY GIRL
11XVIII. Anne to the Rescue (pt. 2)
67I. The Home of Our Fathers (pt. 1)
12XXVIII. An Unfortunate Lily Maid (pt. 1)
68I. The Home of Our Fathers (pt. 2)
13XXVIII. An Unfortunate Lily Maid (pt. 2)
69IX. Magic Seed
14ANNE OF AVONLEA
70XVIII. How Kissing Was Discovered
15I. An Irate Neighbor
71XXV. A Cup of Failure (pt. 1)
16X. Davy in Search of a Sensation
72XXV. A Cup of Failure (pt. 2)
17XVI. The Substance of Things Hoped For (pt. 1)
73THE GOLDEN ROAD
18XVI. The Substance of Things Hoped For (pt. 2)
74Foreword
19XXIV. A Prophet in His Own Country (pt. 1)
75VII. We Visit Cousin Mattie’s
20XXIV. A Prophet in His Own Country (pt. 2)
76XV. The Rape of the Lock
21ANNE OF THE ISLAND
77XXIV. A Tantalizing Revelation
22I. The Shadow of Change (pt. 1)
78KILMENY OF THE ORCHARD
23I. The Shadow of Change (pt. 2)
79I. The Thoughts of Youth
24XI. The Round of Life
80XI. A Lover and His Lass
25XVII. A Letter From Davy
81CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 1)
26XXXI. Anne to Philippa
82CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 2)
27ANNE OF WINDY POPLARS
83CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 3)
28The First Year
84FURTHER CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 1)
29Chapter I (pt. 1)
85FURTHER CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 2)
30Chapter I (pt. 2)
86FURTHER CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 3)
31Chapter XI
87FURTHER CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 4)
32The Second Year
88THE WATCHMAN AND OTHER POEMS
33Chapter I
89The Watchman
34Chapter IV
90SONGS OF THE SEA
35The Third Year
91Rain Along Shore
36Chapter I
92SONGS OF THE HILLS AND WOODS
37Chapter III
93Twilight and I Went Hand in Hand
38ANNE’S HOUSE OF DREAMS
94The Hill Maples
39I. In the Garret of Green Gables
95MISCELLANEOUS POEMS
40X. Leslie Moore
96To My Enemy
41XX. Lost Margaret
97Autobiography & Letters
42XXXI. The Truth Makes Free
98I
43ANNE OF INGLESIDE
99II
44Chapter I (pt. 1)
100III
45Chapter I (pt. 2)
101IV
46Chapter XIII (pt. 1)
102V
47Chapter XIII (pt. 2)
103VI
48Chapter XXV (pt. 1)
104VII
49Chapter XXV (pt. 2)
105VIII
50Chapter XXXIII (pt. 1)
106IX
51Chapter XXXIII (pt. 2)
107X
52RAINBOW VALLEY
108COLLECTED LETTERS
53I. Home Again
109Analysis
54VIII. Miss Cornelia Intervenes
110Reflection
55XVI. Tit for Tat
111Memorable Quotes
56XXIV. A Charitable Impulse