| Author |
Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942 |
| Title |
Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
A correspondence and a climax -- An adventure on Island Rock -- At five o'clock in the morning -- Aunt Susanna's birthday celebration -- Bertie's New Year -- Between the hill and the valley -- Clorinda's gifts -- Cyrilla's inspiration -- Dorinda's desperate deed -- Her own people -- Ida's New Year cake -- In the old valley -- Jane Lavinia -- Mackereling out in the gulf -- Millicent's double -- The blue north room -- The Christmas surprise at Enderly Road -- The dissipation of Miss Ponsonby -- The Falsoms' Christmas dinner -- The Fraser Scholarship -- The girl at the gate -- The light on the Big Dipper -- The prodigal brother -- The redemption of John Churchill -- The schoolmaster's letter -- The story of Uncle Dick -- The understanding of Sister Sara -- The unforgotten one -- The wooing of Bessy -- Their girl Josie -- When Jack and Jill took a hand.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906" by L. M. Montgomery is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The anthology showcases a variety of narratives set in charming, provincial Canada, often exploring themes of love, longing, and the rich tapestry of rural life. Among the characters featured are Sidney Richmond, a young woman grappling with her desire for connection beyond her mundane existence, and Jeffrey Miller, a devoted friend to the lovely Sara Stuart, whose life may be changing dramatically. The opening of the collection introduces the character of Sidney Richmond, who eagerly pens letters to her correspondent, John Lincoln, while navigating her demanding life on a farm. Despite her burdens and lack of excitement in her daily routine, she finds solace in their exchanges, creating a world of romance and hope through her writings. As John plans to visit her, Sidney is gripped by a burning anxiety about the truth of her life being uncovered. The narrative delves into her internal conflict, magnifying the idea of the self we present to the world versus our reality. The emotional stakes set a strong tone for a collection rich in character exploration and heartfelt 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. |
24876 |
| Release Date |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 21, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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