Written in 1908, Anne of Green Gables is a perennial classic that is largely influenced by L.M. Montgomery's childhood.
Matthew and Mirlla Cuthbert wanted to adopt a boy to have an extra pair of hands to work on their Prince Edward Island farm. Instead, they got Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan who was mistakenly given to them. Despite not being the child they had intended, Anne does her best to be everything they wanted, as she becomes a treasured part of their family, her school, and the town.
Since its release, Anne of Green Gables has sold over 50 millions copies and been translated into 20 different languages. During her life, L.M. Montgomery wrote several sequels to the novel. After her death, another sequel and a prequel were released. Because of the novel's popularity, the book has been adapted several times to the big and small screen, as well as stage performances.
This annotated edition includes:
A detailed biography of the L.M. Montgomery to introduce the text.