L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables
- Anne of Green Gables is set in the fictional town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, Canada. How does the author, L.M. Montgomery, use specific cultural, historical, and geographical elements to create a sense of place and time in the novel, and how does it reflect the reality of life in rural Canada at the time?
- The character of Anne Shirley, the protagonist of Anne of Green Gables, is often considered a literary icon in Canadian literature. Analyze the ways in which Anne's character, her actions, and her journey reflect the experience and the aspirations of young girls and women in the late 19th century compared to those in the early 20th century (when Montgomery wrote the novel).
- L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables is often considered a classic of Canadian literature and has been widely adopted and adapted into various media. Analyze how the cultural and historical context of the novel has affected its reception and influence over time, and how it continues to be relevant to contemporary readers.
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Keywords & subject searches to try in the catalogue:
- su: LITERARY CRITICISM Canadian. AND (Anne of Green Gables OR Montgomery).
- su: Shirley, Anne (Fictitious character)
- su: Anne of Green Gables (Montgomery, L.M.)
- su: Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942
- kw: Anne AND (L.M. OR Lucy Maud AND Montgomery)
- su: Prince Edward Island OR P.E.I OR PEI. kw: "Green Gables"
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Search terms:
- "Anne of Green Gables" OR "Green Gables OR Prince Edward Island OR PEI OR P.E.I." AND "Anne Shirley"
- "Anne Shirley" AND "Anne of Green Gables"
- "Anne of Green Gables" OR Montgomery AND Adapt*
- "Prince Edward Island" and Pastoral* OR Rural* AND "Anne of Green Gables" OR Anne
- Anne of Green Gables AND Montgomery AND Women OR Girls
- "MONTGOMERY, L. M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942"
