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The L.M. Montgomery Reader assembles significant rediscovered primary material on one of Canada's most enduringly popular authors throughout her high-profile career and after her death. Each of its three volumes gathers pieces published all over the world to set the stage for a much-needed reassessment of Montgomery's literary reputation. Much of the material is freshly un
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Hardcover, 450 pages
Published
December 3rd 2013
by University of Toronto Press
(first published October 31st 2013)
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_L.M. Mongtomery Reader_ offers admirers of Anne Shirley not only a wonderful glimpse into the life and character of the brilliant author, but also a peek at life in Canadian provinces at the beginning of the twentieth century, and the world of publishing and movie adaptations at that time. Benjamin Lefebvre's introduction, as well as the introductory paragraphs and the notes accompanying each article are invaluable in better understanding the collection. A pleasure to read! I'll definitely be l
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This one is a great read for any fan of L.M. Montgomery. It is a fantastic supplement to the Journals, providing a fascinating look at how Montgomery wanted to be viewed by the public during her lifetime. The interviews dug up by Benjamin Lefebvre are interesting to read, not only to see how Montgomery hoped to be perceived but also to get a glimpse of what her home life was like from the perspective of outsiders, as well as to better understand her writing process, which is written about in gre
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My mother read most of Montgomery's books when she was young, and saved them to share with my siblings and I, then passed them along to my daughters. The books are now awaiting my granddaughter's becoming old enough to enjoy them.
As you can see, I come from a family of fans, so I was intrigued by the opportunity to review this title. The collection of essays and interviews give us a depth of knowledge of Ms. Montgomery far beyond the typical biography.
If you enjoy biographies in general, this bo ...more
As you can see, I come from a family of fans, so I was intrigued by the opportunity to review this title. The collection of essays and interviews give us a depth of knowledge of Ms. Montgomery far beyond the typical biography.
If you enjoy biographies in general, this bo ...more
Following on from the first volume examining L M Montgomery’s work and critical acclaim, this second volume looks at her critical reception since her death in 1942. In a series of 20 articles from a variety of publications, the book examines in some detail how she has been viewed in the critical press, and how her reputation has continued to grow. Both volumes are aimed primarily at those already interested in her work, and those interested in Canadian literature overall, but also offer much for
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Benjamin Lefebvre's books include The L.M. Montgomery Reader, Volume 1: A Life in Print (UTP, 2013), Volume 2: A Critical Heritage (UTP, 2014), and Volume 3: A Legacy in Review (UTP, 2015); the collections of essays Textual Transformations in Children's Literature: Adaptations, Translations, Reconsiderations (Routledge, 2013) and Anne's World: A New Century of Anne of Green Gables (with Irene Gamm
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