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Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 - April 24, 1942), who wrote under the name of L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for Anne of Green Gables, which was an immediate success upon publication in 1908. The book made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. It is the most translated work of Canadian literature. Montgomery published 20 novels, most of which are set on Prince Edward Island, helping to make Canada's smallest province a literary landmark and popular tourist site.

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Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, about Anne Shirley, a spirited 11-year-old orphan with a keen imagination and red hair, who is sent to live on a farm in Avonlea, on Canada's Prince Edward Island.

The story takes us along on Anne's adventures as she makes friends, goes to school, and experiences the challenges of growing up. Anne becomes a beloved figure in the close-knit community, and brings joy into the lives of the elderly brother and sister who adopt her.

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