Lucy Maud Montgomery – Canadian writer of the 20th century, author of Anne of Green Gables and Emily of New Moon, a classic of children’s literature. Her books became symbols of Canada, with Anne’s character inspiring generations and countless adaptations. She wove nature’s romance with themes of loneliness and imagination.
📖 Anne of Green Gables has been translated into more than 36 languages. 🌲 Prince Edward Island turned into a literary pilgrimage site. 📚 Kept diaries for over 40 years, published posthumously. 💔 Often felt lonely in marriage, a feeling reflected in her heroines. 🎬 Her novels inspired many adaptations, including the beloved 1985 TV series. 🖋 Wrote at night, sometimes hiding manuscripts from her family. 🌍 In Japan, Anne of Green Gables is part of the school curriculum. 📮 In 1942 she received the Order of the British Empire by mail. 😮 Her death remains mysterious, with some biographers citing a possible overdose. 🙂 As a child she invented imaginary friends called “the company,” later joking she’d never have become a writer without them.