Author |
Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942 |
Title |
Anne of the Island
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_the_Island
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Note |
Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Charles Keller and David Widger
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Summary |
"Anne of the Island" by L. M. Montgomery is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and adventures of Anne Shirley as she transitions from her childhood in Avonlea to adulthood and college life at Redmond. In this installment, Anne's journey is marked by change and growth, highlighting her relationships with friends such as Gilbert Blythe, Diana Barry, and new acquaintances at college. The opening of the story sets the stage for these themes as Anne and her friend Diana reflect on the changes brought by the passage of time and the impending separation caused by Anne's departure for college. Amidst the poignant nostalgia, there are also elements of excitement and trepidation for what lies ahead. As they reminisce about shared memories and express their fears of loneliness, the narrative captures the bittersweet nature of growing up. Additionally, Anne’s encounter with Gilbert hints at the complexities of their evolving friendship. Overall, the beginning of the novel illustrates the intertwining of love, friendship, and the challenges of newfound independence, inviting readers to follow Anne's continuing journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Orphans -- Fiction
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Subject |
Prince Edward Island -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction
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Subject |
Interpersonal relations -- Fiction
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Subject |
Canada -- History -- 1914-1945 -- Fiction
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Subject |
Self-perception -- Fiction
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Universities and colleges -- Fiction
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Nova Scotia -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction
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Subject |
Shirley, Anne (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
51 |
Release Date |
Mar 8, 2006 |
Most Recently Updated |
Aug 27, 2024 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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