| Author |
Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942 |
| Title |
Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
A golden wedding -- A redeeming sacrifice -- A soul that was not at home -- Abel and his great adventure -- Akin to love -- Aunt Philippa and the men -- Bessie's doll -- Charlotte's ladies -- Christmas at Red Butte -- How we went to the wedding -- Jessamine -- Miss Sally's letter -- My lady Jane -- Robert Turner's revenge -- The Fillmore elderberries -- The finished story -- The garden of spices -- The girl and the photograph -- The gossip of Valley View -- The letters -- The life-book of Uncle Jesse -- The little black doll -- The man on the train -- The romance of Jedediah -- The tryst of the white lady -- Uncle Richard's New Year dinner -- White magic.
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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, 1909 to 1922" by L. M. Montgomery is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology includes a variety of tales that explore themes of love, family, and personal growth, often set within the rich backdrop of Canadian landscapes. The stories feature relatable characters, such as Lovell Stevens, Josephine Elliott, and Paul, who navigate life's challenges with empathy and resilience, making the collection a reflective and heartfelt read. The opening portion introduces several interconnected stories that set the tone for the collections. In the first story, "A Golden Wedding," Lovell Stevens returns to find his beloved relatives are in a poorhouse, and he quickly devises a plan to honor their golden wedding anniversary. This narrative not only evokes themes of familial love and sacrifice but also initiates Lovell’s journey of redemption and gratitude. In subsequent stories, such as "A Redeeming Sacrifice" and "A Soul That Was Not at Home," characters grapple with personal struggles and relationships, framed by the author's signature touch of poetic prose and deep emotional insight. Each tale promises to offer a glimpse into the intricacies of human emotions and relationships, drawing readers into a world of poignant storytelling. (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. |
24878 |
| Release Date |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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