BOOK
CultureCanadian
Date1926
Dimensions19.3 x 13.5 x 3.4 cm (7 5/8 x 5 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Object numberHF.2022.11.1
DescriptionA first edition, hardcover, 312 page book, "The Blue Castle", written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The exterior is covered in grey cloth with the title and the name of the author printed on the front cover in blue. The name of the publisher is printed in blue at the bottom of the spine. Narrative
"The Blue Castle" was written by Lucy Maud Montgomery in 1926 and follows main character Valancy Stirling in her quest of self-discovery. The novel is considered one of Montgomery's only works of adult fiction.
Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on November 30, 1874, to Hugh John Montgomery and Clara Woolner Macneill. After the death of her mother, her father relocated to Saskatchewan and Montgomery was raised by her maternal grandparents, Alexander and Lucy Woolner Macneill of Cavendish, PEI. She began writing poetry at the age of nine and had her first poem published in Island newspaper, "The Patriot", when she was 17. From 1893-1894, Montgomery studied education at Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown. Montgomery taught at three Island schools - Bideford, Belmont, and Lower Bedeque, before going to study English literature at Dalhousie University. She wrote her first novel, "Anne of Green Gables" in 1905. Montgomery persevered through three years of rejection until the manuscript was accepted for publication. The book was an instant hit and launched her successful career as an author.
Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on November 30, 1874, to Hugh John Montgomery and Clara Woolner Macneill. After the death of her mother, her father relocated to Saskatchewan and Montgomery was raised by her maternal grandparents, Alexander and Lucy Woolner Macneill of Cavendish, PEI. She began writing poetry at the age of nine and had her first poem published in Island newspaper, "The Patriot", when she was 17. From 1893-1894, Montgomery studied education at Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown. Montgomery taught at three Island schools - Bideford, Belmont, and Lower Bedeque, before going to study English literature at Dalhousie University. She wrote her first novel, "Anne of Green Gables" in 1905. Montgomery persevered through three years of rejection until the manuscript was accepted for publication. The book was an instant hit and launched her successful career as an author.
