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Anne of Windy Poplars

Anne of Windy Poplars

RomanceYoung Adult
Pages
260
Published
1936
Language
English

Synopsis

Anne Shirley takes up the post of principal at Summerside High School on Prince Edward Island while Gilbert Blythe finishes medical school, and the two are apart for the three years before their wedding. She lodges at Windy Poplars with two elderly widows, Aunt Kate and Aunt Chatty, their housekeeper Rebecca Dew, and their cat Dusty Miller, and writes long letters to Gilbert describing her new life.

Anne's chief challenge is the clannish Pringle family, who have run the school district for years and resent an outsider taking the post; she also has to win over her cold vice-principal, Katherine Brooke. Along the way she meets Summerside's more eccentric residents, gets tangled in several of their romances, and befriends the lonely, motherless Elizabeth Grayson next door.

The fourth book in L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables series, first published in 1936, is told largely through Anne's letters and closes with her departure from Summerside to marry Gilbert.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Epistolary

Genres

Romance Young Adult Classics Juvenile Historical Fiction Children's Books

About the author

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Lucy Maud Montgomery

Lucy Maud Montgomery CBE, (called "Maud" by family and friends) and publicly known as L.M. Montgomery was a Canadian author, best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908. Once published, Anne of Green Gables was an immediate success. The central character, Anne, an orphaned girl who was adopted by a a sister and brother duo of Marilla and Matthew, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. The first novel was...

Characters

Anne ShirleyProtagonist
The PringlesAntagonist
Aunt KateSupporting
Aunt ChattySupporting
Rebecca DewSupporting
All characters in Anne of Windy Poplars

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the other Anne of Green Gables books before this one?

    While Anne of Windy Poplars is part of the Anne of Green Gables series, it can be read as a standalone. The story focuses on Anne's new experiences in Summerside, and while it references her past, it doesn't require prior knowledge of the earlier books to be enjoyed.

  • Is there a film or TV adaptation of Anne of Windy Poplars?

    The story of Anne of Windy Poplars is incorporated into the 1987 television miniseries Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel, also known as Anne of Avonlea. This adaptation combines elements from several of Montgomery's Anne books.

  • How does this book differ from other Anne books?

    This installment is unique in its epistolary format, as much of the narrative unfolds through Anne's letters to Gilbert. This structure offers a more intimate look into Anne's thoughts and observations during her time as a principal.

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