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Book Synopsis: Elizabeth Waterston is a 2011 Fellow of The Royal Society of Canada. This volume of Lucy Maud Montgomery's journals records a time of great change and upheaval both in Montgomery's life and in society. When she wrote the first entry in this volume she had recently become a world-famous author, having published Anne of Green Gables in 1908. Here we become privy to her response to the death of her grandmother, her marriage and honeymoon trip to Scotland and England, and her departure from Prince Edward Island to the new restrictions of her life as the wife of a Presbyterian minister in an Ontario village. Montgomery reveals the intensities of friendships, the minutiae of homemaking, and the joys of motherhood along with the traumas of a disturbed marriage. By turns tart and sentimental, sharp-sighted and anxiety-ridden, L.M. Montgomery provides a compelling record of her remarkable life against a background -- both social and literary -- of a tumultuous period in Canadian history.
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The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Volume II: 1910-1921 offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Canada's most iconic authors. As a 2011 Fellow of The Royal Society of Canada, Elizabeth Waterston has meticulously compiled and curated the journal entries of Lucy Maud Montgomery during a time of immense change and turmoil both in her personal life and in society.
From the very beginning of this volume, Montgomery's status as a world-famous author is evident, having captured the hearts of readers with her beloved novel, Anne of Green Gables, in 1908. Now, readers have the chance to experience her candid and heartfelt response to the loss of her grandmother, her enchanting marriage and honeymoon journey across Scotland and England, and the bittersweet transition from Prince Edward Island to the challenges of being the wife of a Presbyterian minister in a small Ontario village.
In these pages, Montgomery fearlessly bares her soul, offering a unique window into the intricate dynamics of friendships, the everyday trials and triumphs of homemaking, the profound joys of motherhood, and the searing pain of a troubled marriage. Her words exude an exquisite blend of wit, sentimentality, astuteness, and anxiety, truly capturing the essence of her remarkable life within the context of a tumultuous period in Canadian history.
Immerse yourself in the enthralling world of L.M. Montgomery with The Selected Journals, Volume II: 1910-1921. With its richly detailed narrative and the vivid portrayal of Montgomery's experiences, this book is an absolute must-have for any fan of her work, Canadian literature enthusiasts, or history buffs looking to delve into the early 20th-century era.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to venture into the captivating mind of one of Canada's literary treasures. Order The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Volume II: 1910-1921 today and embark on a journey through time and the soul of a remarkable woman.
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