Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lucy Maud Montgomery is best known for her novel, Anne of Green Gables, which has become a beloved classic and a symbol of Canadian culture.
Novelist
November 30, 1874
April 24, 1942
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Born on November 30, 1874, in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lucy Maud Montgomery was a celebrated Canadian author. She is best known for her classic novel “Anne of Green Gables,” published in 1908, which tells the story of orphan Anne Shirley and has become a cherished piece of Canadian literature. The novel has sold more than 50 million copies globally and has been in print for over 100 years. Montgomery authored 20 novels in total, including “Emily of New Moon,” “The Blue Castle,” and “Chronicles of Avonlea,” as well as 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 essays. Despite facing personal and financial challenges, she continued to write and bring joy to readers worldwide. Montgomery passed away on April 24, 1942, in Toronto, Canada, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the country’s most treasured authors. Notably, “Anne of Green Gables” became an immediate bestseller and has remained in print for over a century, solidifying Anne Shirley as a legendary figure in Canadian culture.