Biography and Memoir

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)

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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.

Coming of Age Identity Family Small Town Nature & Wilderness Found Family Journey Healing Memory Hopepunk Poetic Grief Folklore

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GenreBiography and Memoir

Length169 hrs 27 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateJan 12, 2024

LanguageEnglish

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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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

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