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The book Mark Twain called "the sweetest creation of childlike yet written," Anne of Green Gables has been a beloved children's classic since it was first published in 1908. The book that launched L. M. Montgomery's literary career tells the story of orphan Anne Shirley, who arrives at Green Gables by mistake and wins over her new guardians with her endearing spirit.
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"The sweetest creation of childlike yet written" - Mark TwainSince it was first published on 1908, Anne of Green Gables has been treasured by millions of readers around the world. Anne Shirley, an orphan, arrives at Green Gables by mistake; the Cuthberts wanted a boy. But for Anne, Green gables is a dream come true. Thanks to her endearing nature, she wins the hears of the Cuthberts, finds "kindred spirits" and "a bosom friend," and takes a staid island community on a merry ride of adventure and surprise.In this Classic Edition, Nimbus presents Anne of Green Gables as it originally appeared--complete, easy to read, and as enduring as the heartwarming story of Anne herself.Lucy Maude Montgomery was born in the charming village of New London, PEI, in 1874. She grew up in nearby Cavendish, surrounded by rolling farmlands and the sparkling waters of the ocean. Anne of Green Gables is based on her own childhood experiences.
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