Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 by L. M. Montgomery

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Author Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942
Title Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901
Note Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents A case of trespass -- A Christmas inspiration -- A Christmas mistake -- A strayed allegiance -- An invitation given on impulse -- Detected by the camera -- In spite of myself -- Kismet -- Lillian's business venture -- Miriam's lover -- Miss Calista's peppermint bottle -- The jest that failed -- The Penningtons' girl -- The red room -- The setness of Theodosia -- The story of an invitation -- The touch of fate -- The waking of Helen -- The way of winning Anne -- Young Si.
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Summary "Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901" by L. M. Montgomery is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology captures the essence of life in rural Canada, often focusing on themes of innocence, morality, and social dynamics through the experiences of relatable characters. Among the narratives, readers encounter young protagonists like Dan Phillips, a resourceful boy navigating the challenges of childhood and honesty. The opening of the collection introduces "A Case of Trespass," where we meet Dan Phillips as he enjoys a day of fishing in a pond owned by the stern Mr. Walters. Unbeknownst to him, he is trespassing; the revelation of a notice indicating his wrongdoing sends him scrambling to confront the intimidating owner. The story captures Dan's internal conflict about honesty, his desire to provide for his struggling family, particularly his sick sister, and ultimately leads him into a pivotal confrontation that may alter his fate. This theme of youthful integrity set against adult pressures is indicative of Montgomery's nuanced storytelling and sets the tone for the entire collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, Canadian
Category Text
EBook-No. 24873
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 21, 2009
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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