Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery: Free Read Online

Name: Anne of Green Gables
Author: L. M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery is a public-domain coming-of-age first published in 1908. You can read it free on ViralScopeHub, or download it from Project Gutenberg in several formats.

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Quick facts

Author: L. M. Montgomery (1874–1942)
First published: 1908
Type: Coming-of-age
Suggested age: 9+ · Kid-safe pick
Cost: free

What is Anne of Green Gables about?

Brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert ask for a boy to help on their Prince Edward Island farm, but an eleven-year-old orphan girl named Anne Shirley arrives instead. Anne is chatty, imaginative and always in trouble. Over several years she wins over Avonlea and finds the first real home she has had.

About L. M. Montgomery

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942) was a Canadian author from Prince Edward Island. Anne of Green Gables was her first novel.

Is Anne of Green Gables suitable for children?

Wholesome and funny, with a few sad moments. Loved by children and adults.

Free and public domain: where this text comes from

L. M. Montgomery died in 1942, more than 70 years ago, so the work is in the public domain in Canada and India as well as the United States. The United States status is as listed by Project Gutenberg.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Anne of Green Gables free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free here and at Project Gutenberg, or download it as an ebook.

Who wrote Anne of Green Gables?

L. M. Montgomery (1874–1942). Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942) was a Canadian author from Prince Edward Island.

What age is Anne of Green Gables for?

We suggest 9+. Wholesome and funny, with a few sad moments. Loved by children and adults.