| Author |
Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942 |
| Title |
Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1904
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
A fortunate mistake -- An unpremeditated ceremony -- At the Bay Shore Farm -- Elizabeth's child -- Freda's adopted grave -- How Don was saved -- Miss Madeline's proposal -- Miss Sally's company -- Mrs. March's revenge -- Nan -- Natty of Blue Point -- Penelope's party waist -- The girl and the wild race -- The promise of Lucy Ellen -- The pursuit of the ideal -- The softening of Miss Cynthia -- Them notorious pigs -- Why not ask Miss Price?
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| Credits |
Produced by Alicia Williams, Jeannie Howse and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1904" by L. M. Montgomery is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases Montgomery's signature themes of love, friendship, and the beauty of everyday life, often set against the backdrop of rural Canada. The characters often navigate their social circles, showcasing the dynamics between class and companionship, which is reflected in the intertwining of their personal struggles and aspirations. The opening of the collection introduces various characters through a prism of emotions and relationships. One of the first stories, "A Fortunate Mistake," follows Nan Wallace, who is sidelined with a sprained ankle and reflects on the social dynamics at play when her sister inadvertently invites an outsider, Florrie Hamilton. The story highlights themes of social acceptance and the nuances of kindness, evolving relationships, and understanding as the initially shy Florrie finds friendship with the Wallaces, suggesting a deeper commentary on societal norms and the transformative power of empathy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories, Canadian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24875 |
| Release Date |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 10, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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