
LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY - The Woman Behind The Books: Autobiography & Private Letters (Including The Complete Anne of Green Gables Series, Emily Starr Trilogy & The Blue Castle)
Enriched edition.By Lucy Maud MontgomeryLength169h 27m
About this audiobook
In "LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY - The Woman Behind The Books: Autobiography & Private Letters," readers are invited into the intimate world of one of Canada's most cherished authors. This collection features Montgomery's autobiographical writings and private correspondence, alongside her beloved works, including the complete "Anne of Green Gables" series, the "Emily Starr Trilogy," and "The Blue Castle." The text is rich with Montgomery's characteristic warmth and lyricism, reflecting her deep connection to the rural landscapes and familial bonds of Prince Edward Island. Literary scholars will appreciate how this compilation contextualizes her fictional narratives within her personal experiences, revealing the intricate interplay between her life and literature. Lucy Maud Montgomery, born in 1874, was shaped by her own struggles with mental health, societal expectations, and the longing for creative expression. Her passion for storytelling was ignited during her lonely childhood, fostering a profound empathy for outcast characters. Montgomery's meticulous diaries and correspondence present a nuanced portrait, illuminating the challenges she faced as a female author in a patriarchal society while also showcasing her resilient spirit and deep love for imagination. This extraordinary volume is a must-read for those who have cherished Montgomery's fictional worlds and seek to understand the mind behind them. It unearths both the personal and professional dimensions of her life, offering insights into her influences, aspirations, and the vibrant beauty that permeates her stories. For fans of classic literature, this compilation is an invaluable addition, bridging the gap between author and reader with poignancy and depth.
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
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length169 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 12, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
105THE STORY GIRL
2Introduction
106I. The Home of Our Fathers (pt. 1)
3Author Biography
107I. The Home of Our Fathers (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
108IX. Magic Seed
5Synopsis (Selection)
109XVIII. How Kissing Was Discovered
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6I
110XXV. A Cup of Failure (pt. 1)
7II
111XXV. A Cup of Failure (pt. 2)
8III
112THE GOLDEN ROAD
9IV
113Foreword
10V
114VII. We Visit Cousin Mattie’s
11VI
115XV. The Rape of the Lock
12VII
116XXIV. A Tantalizing Revelation
13VIII
117Chapter I
14IX
118Chapter II
15X
119Chapter III
16Collected Letters
120Chapter IV
17Anne Shirley Series
121Chapter V
18ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
122Chapter VI
19I. Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Surprised (pt. 1)
123Chapter VII
20I. Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Surprised (pt. 2)
124Chapter VIII
21X. Anne’s Apology
125Chapter IX
22XVIII. Anne to the Rescue (pt. 1)
126Chapter X
23XVIII. Anne to the Rescue (pt. 2)
127Chapter XI
24XXVIII. An Unfortunate Lily Maid (pt. 1)
128Chapter XII
25XXVIII. An Unfortunate Lily Maid (pt. 2)
129Chapter XIII
26ANNE OF AVONLEA
130Chapter XIV
27I. An Irate Neighbor
131Chapter XV
28X. Davy in Search of a Sensation
132Chapter XVI
29XVI. The Substance of Things Hoped For (pt. 1)
133Chapter XVII
30XVI. The Substance of Things Hoped For (pt. 2)
134Chapter XVIII
31XXIV. A Prophet in His Own Country (pt. 1)
135Chapter XIX
32XXIV. A Prophet in His Own Country (pt. 2)
136Chapter XX
33ANNE OF THE ISLAND
137Chapter XXI
34I. The Shadow of Change (pt. 1)
138Chapter XXII
35I. The Shadow of Change (pt. 2)
139Chapter XXIII
36XI. The Round of Life
140Chapter XXIV
37XVII. A Letter From Davy
141Chapter XXV
38XXXI. Anne to Philippa
142Chapter XXVI
39The First Year
143Chapter XXVII
40Chapter I (pt. 1)
144Chapter XXVIII
41Chapter I (pt. 2)
145Chapter XXIX
42Chapter XI
146Chapter XXX
43The Second Year
147Chapter XXXI
44Chapter I
148Chapter XXXII
45Chapter IV
149Chapter XXXIII
46The Third Year
150Chapter XXXIV
47Chapter I
151Chapter XXXV
48Chapter III
152Chapter XXXVI
49ANNE’S HOUSE OF DREAMS
153Chapter XXXVII
50I. In the Garret of Green Gables
154Chapter XXXVIII
51X. Leslie Moore
155Chapter XXXIX
52XX. Lost Margaret
156Chapter XL
53XXXI. The Truth Makes Free
157Chapter XLI
54Chapter I (pt. 1)
158Chapter XLII
55Chapter I (pt. 2)
159Chapter XLIII
56Chapter XIII (pt. 1)
160Chapter XLIV
57Chapter XIII (pt. 2)
161Chapter XLV
58Chapter XXV (pt. 1)
162I
59Chapter XXV (pt. 2)
163II
60Chapter XXXIII (pt. 1)
164III
61Chapter XXXIII (pt. 2)
165IV
62RAINBOW VALLEY
166V
63I. Home Again
167VI
64VIII. Miss Cornelia Intervenes
168VII
65XVI. Tit for Tat
169VIII
66XXIV. A Charitable Impulse
170IX
67RILLA OF INGLESIDE
171X
68I. Glen “Notes” and Other Matters (pt. 1)
172XI
69I. Glen “Notes” and Other Matters (pt. 2)
173XII
70VIII. Rilla Decides (pt. 1)
174XIII
71VIII. Rilla Decides (pt. 2)
175XIV
72XVII. The Weeks Wear By (pt. 1)
176XV
73XVII. The Weeks Wear By (pt. 2)
177XVI
74XXVI. Susan Has A Proposal Of Marriage (pt. 1)
178XVII
75XXVI. Susan Has A Proposal Of Marriage (pt. 2)
179XVIII
76CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 1)
180XIX
77CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 2)
181XX
78CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 3)
182XXI
79FURTHER CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 1)
183XXII
80FURTHER CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 2)
184XXIII
81FURTHER CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 3)
185XXIV
82FURTHER CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (pt. 4)
186XXV
83EMILY OF NEW MOON
187XXVI
84The House in the Hollow (pt. 1)
188XXVII
85The House in the Hollow (pt. 2)
189XXVIII
86Trial by Fire
190XXIX
87A Daughter of Eve
191XXX
88Living Epistles (pt. 1)
192XXXI
89Living Epistles (pt. 2)
193XXXII
90On the Bay Shore (pt. 1)
194XXXIII
91On the Bay Shore (pt. 2)
195XXXIV
92EMILY CLIMBS
196XXXV
93Writing Herself Out (pt. 1)
197XXXVI
94Writing Herself Out (pt. 2)
198XXXVII
95Potpourri (pt. 1)
199XXXVIII
96Potpourri (pt. 2)
200XXXIX
97At the Sign of the Haystack (pt. 1)
201XL
98At the Sign of the Haystack (pt. 2)
202XLI
99In the Old John House
203XLII
100Chapter I
204XLIII
101Chapter IX
205Analysis
102Chapter XVI
206Reflection
103Chapter XXII
207Memorable Quotes
104Other Novels