BOOK
Date1936
Dimensions19.5 x 13 x 3.2 cm (7 11/16 x 5 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Object numberHF.2022.11.2
DescriptionA hardcover, 310 page, first edition novel, "Anne of Windy Poplars", by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The exterior is red with the title, author's name and publisher printed in gold on the spine. Narrative
"Anne of Windy Poplars" was written by Lucy Maud Montgomery in 1936 and was her fourth book relating to her character Anne Shirley. The novel follows Anne from the ages of 22-25 as she begins teaching at Summerside High School.
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.
