Anne of Green Gables

Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Publish Date: 1999-05-01
Features: The heroine Anne in "Anne of Green Gables" is the most moving and beloved children's literary figure since the immortal Alice. Her radiant and joyful personality, along with the poetic depiction of nature and rural life, captivates readers. A century after its publication, the novel has been translated into dozens of languages and remains a bestseller in the West. It is a literary masterpiece particularly suitable for girls. "Anne of Green Gables," a classic of Canadian children's literature, has been adapted into films or television series in countries such as Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan since its release, becoming a sensation in Europe and America. Anne, the protagonist, has become an idol for many girls. Orphaned at a young age and adopted at eleven, Anne is a lively and imaginative child. She is self-respecting and strong-willed, achieving both the affection of her adoptive family and the respect and friendship of her teachers and classmates through her hard work and diligence. Mark Twain highly praised this novel, calling Anne "the most moving and beloved figure since the immortal Alice."