Lucy Maud Montgomery
Canadian author
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About Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lucy Maud Montgomery was an accomplished Canadian novelist widely recognized for the novel “Anne of Green Gables”, which was followed by a series of other notable novels. She authored 20 novels, over 500 short stories, an autobiography, and had 30 poetry works throughout her career, which lasted over half a century – the majority of her works were well-received by readers and reviewers.
Her first novel's popularity inspired her to create the series' second version. She received various distinctions for her services to the realm of writing. Some of the titles on her list of novels include”
- "Emily trilogy"
- "The Story Girl"
- "Magic for Marigold"
- "Further Chronicles of Avonlea"
Family
Hugh John Montgomery and Clara Woolner Macneill Montgomery were her parents. She tied the knot with Ewen Macdonald in 1911 and stayed with him until her passing in 1942. She had three children namely Chester Macdonald, Stuart Macdonald, and Hugh Macdonald
Alma mater
- Prince of Wales College
- Dalhousie University
Honors
She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1935.
Trivia
Her novel "Anne of Green Gables" became an instant hit, selling several thousands of copies in the first five months.
Her mother died of tuberculosis when she was about two years old.
Did you know that Lucy became the first Canadian woman to be elected to the Royal Society of Arts and Letters in 1923?
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F.A.Q. about Lucy Maud Montgomery
When is her birthday?
Lucy Maud Montgomery's birthday is on November 30, 1874.
In how many days is her birthday?
Lucy's birthday is in 247 days
How old was Lucy when she died?
She was 67 years old.
When did she die?
She died in April 24, 1942.
How old would she be today?
Lucy Maud Montgomery would be 149 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Lucy from?
She was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island.