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welcome! my name is lily, and this is my little corner of the internet where i share my thoughts!
most of what consumes my thoughts is anne of green gables so expect much of that!
my ao3 ~ pictures at an exhibition ~ annotated anne of green gables ~ my anne of green gables collection ~ emily of new moon book club ~ anne's world
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Well, life has thrown me some major curveballs this year.
My health took a significant turn for the worse, which left me unable to do much of what I love. I am doing much better now and slowly getting back to what makes me happy, which includes being here on Tumblr!
Can't wait to keep talking about Lucy Maud Montgomery with you all again!
Something I think about - LM Montgomery novels must have been a very different experience for contemporary readers. I think they were always backdated in the sense that the novel's setting was a decade or two before the novel's publication date, but there's so many details I either accept as general set dressing or see as a fun historical picture. I often wonder how many of these would be seen differently if more familiar with their context.
For example, if writing a similar novel in present day, Anne and Diana might be giggling over a pop star who is either explicitly named as or else clearly telegraphed as Taylor Swift, instead of the presenter at the hotel. To me, this really changes the tone in a way I can't describe. The inclusion of trends - and LM Montgomery includes trends, see puffed sleeves! - also signals the cultural connotation of those trends. Modern readers can't appreciate it as much in the novels, but contemporary readers must have. There are double-meanings that aren't necessarily caught (see Cecil and collar-ad men), but also, there's this distance from that life that I think can change the reader's experience pretty significantly.
I just discovered a book at my university's library that is a collection of essays on Anne of Green Gables that deals with how contemporary readers would have seen Anne and how we see her today!
I have already started reading it and typing up my thoughts on it, for a little series, that I can share with you all!
yes please omg!!!
here is my masterpost/introduction for the book I will be going through if people are interested <3
Anne's World: A New Century of Anne of Green Gables
Part 1: Introduction (Irene Gammel)
"Anyone who has ever encountered her in one of L.M. Montgomery's novels will never forget her, for she is what we're not - and all that we long for and shall never become." - Jack Zipes on Anne Shirley
Key questions the book wants to answer:
"How do we read this early twentieth-century novel in ways that are relevant for readers of the twenty-first century?
How do the novel’s ethical dimensions fit into our own era?
Can Anne of Green Gables be read as a therapeutic text, capable of counteracting depression?
What is the power and danger of digital encounters with Anne?"
The goal of this book:
To consolidate and expand upon previous scholarship and information by placing Anne in its contemporary context while also exploring the reception and cultural impact, providing new references for future study.
The essays:
'Seven Milestones: How Anne of Green Gables Became a Canadian Icon' (Carole Gerson) "argues that Anne’s longevity is partly the result of a series of ‘institutional, commercial, and grassroots interventions."
'Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves: Ambivalence towards Fashion in Anne of Green Gables' (Allison Matthews, David and Kimberly Wahl) "argues that the text allows Anne Shirley to have it both ways: others want her to be fashionable and ambitious, whereas she wants to fit in."
'I'll never be Agelically Good: Feminist Narrative Ethics in Anne of Green Gables' (Mary Jeanette Moran) "reveals that the novel conforms to a feminist ethical paradigm because it tends to value those ethical choices that preserve or maintain relationships to support the principle that those who nurture others must also care for themselves, and to challenge the assumptions that women naturally care for others or that they alone bear the responsibility to do so."
'Too Headless and Impulsive: Re-reading Anne of Green Gables through a Clinical Approach' (Helen Hoy) "argues for the possibility of reading Anne Shirley as a psychological case study."
'Reading to Heal: Anne of Green Gables as Biblio-therapy' (Irene Gammel) "argues for reading Montgomery’s fiction within the important context of bibliotherapy, or the use of books in the treatment of personal and mental disorders."
'Reading with Blitheness: Anne of Green Gables in Toronto Public Library's Children's Collections' (Leslie McGrath) "examines how Montgomery’s literary reputation endured wide swings of critical opinion"
'Learning with Anne: Early Childhood Education Looks at New Media for Young Girls' (Jason Nolan) "looks closely at Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series, Anne’s Diary, and New Moon Girls as prominent examples of how Anne of Green Gables and the work of Montgomery in general have been taken up as locations for formal and informal learning, through the identifi cation of Anne as variously a marketing icon, as an ideal young girl, and through the way Montgomery constructed learning environments within her novels."
'On the Road from Bright River: Shifting Social Space in Anne of Green Gables' (Alexander MacLeod) "studies the ways in which the characters inside the novel, like the readers outside of the text and the real-world visitors to the Green Gables National Park site in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, are all engaged in a complex process of reading and rewriting social space"
'Anne in a "Globalized" World: Nation, Nostalgia, and Postcolonial Perspectives of Home' (Margaret Steffler) "explores the impact of the novel and character both outside and within Canada, arguing that the attraction of Montgomery’s work continues into the twenty-first century because it resonates with conditions in contemporary lives and culture, specifically the emotions and activity involved in migratory patterns of losing and creating home"
'An Enchanting Girl: International Portraits of Anne's Cultural Transfer' (Andrew O'Malley, Huifeng Hu, Ranbir K. Banwait, Irene Gammel) "shines a light on the crossover points from one culture to another, identifying cultures that have ‘appropriated’ Anne for very different purposes"
'What's in a Name? Towards a Theory of the Anne Brand' (Benjamin Lefebvre) "draws on film and cultural theories to consider paratextual Annes in terms of authorial ownership, control, and narrative pleasure"
'Mediating Anne' (Richard Cavell) (afterword) "closes off the book by providing a jumping-off point, looking forward to future research exploring the global Anne."
hi hi hi! I just discovered this book from 2010, which is a collection of essays on Anne of Green Gables, and I thought I might go through each essay and share my thoughts on the pieces! If anyone else has this book or access to any of the essays (some of which I think you can find online) I would love to discuss them with you! xoxo lily
Book Review: “The Star That Always Stays”
Description:
Growing up on Beaver Island, Grand-père told Norvia stories—stories about her ancestor Migizi, about Biboonke-o-nini the Wintermaker, about the Crane Clan and the Reindeer Clan. He sang her songs in the old language, and her grandmothers taught her to make story quilts and maple candy. On the island, Norvia was proud of her Ojibwe heritage. Things are different in the city. Here, Norvia’s mother forces her to pretend she’s not Native at all—even to Mr. Ward, Ma’s new husband, and to Vernon, Norvia’s irritating new stepbrother. In fact, there are a lot of changes in the city: ten-cent movies, gleaming soda shops, speedy automobiles, ninth grade. It’s dizzying for a girl who grew up on the forested shores of Lake Michigan. Despite the move, the upheaval, and the looming threat of world war, Norvia and her siblings—all five of them—are determined to make 1914 their best year ever. Norvia is certain that her future depends upon it… and upon her discretion. But how can she have the best year ever if she has to hide who she truly is? Sensitive, enthralling, and classic in sensibility (perfect for Anne of Green Gables fans), this tender coming-of-age story about an introspective and brilliant Native American heroine thoughtfully addresses assimilation, racism, and divorce, as well as every girl problems like first crushes, making friends, and the joys and pains of a blended family. Often funny, often heartbreaking, The Star That Always Stays is a fresh and vivid story directly inspired by Anna Rose Johnson’s family history.
Author Bio:
Anna Rose Johnson is a journalist, blogger, and seasoned correspondent for Inside Gymnastics. Anna is passionate about historical fiction, the Native experience, and writing for children. She is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribe; The Star That Always Stays is directly based on her great-grandmother. Find her at annarosejohnson.com.
My Thoughts:
I was lucky enough to win a copy of Anna Rose Johnson’s ya historical novel “The Star That Always Stays,” off of Instagram some weeks back. (Apologies to the author for taking so long to review it.) I had wanted to read it for a while, as well as her other novels. An easy read, I read through it within a few days. I truly enjoyed getting to know Norvia, the protagonist, her family, and the family her mother marries into and that eventually becomes her own. First of all, it’s really rare to have a novel featuring a shy protagonist. Most are bold, tomboyish, and bucking societal norms, which doesn’t often fit in with the time period. Norvia is shy, sensitive and trying to find her place in the world when her mother marries Mr. Ward, who is a virtual stranger to her and her siblings. Her family and Mr. Ward’s are thrown together and struggle to make things work, but in the end, it leads to an unexpected happiness. I’ll leave it at that – don’t want to give too much away.
As I said, I really enjoyed the characters and didn’t want the story to end. Something I learned while reading it (I may have known it before and forgot) “The Star That Always Stays” is based on a true family story and the characters were inspired from the author’s own ancestors. Norvia was her great-grandmother. That was just so cool. Another thing I liked were the nods and references to all of the classic girlhood books. Timeless favorites like “Little Women,” “Anne of Green Gables,” “Pollyanna,” were mentioned, along with others I hadn’t heard of and plan on looking into. The prose is even reminiscent of those books. There’s also a faith element in this story, but it’s subtle and and true to the era. Naturally, I recommend this for young adults, anyone who enjoys a good historical novel, and any fan of the old girlhood classics.
I am going to have to read this!
It sounds just like my great-grandmother, who I never got to meet, but her stories live on. She grew up on a tiny reservation in northern Michigan, but then her family moved to 'the city' where they lived in complete poverty and tried their best to 'not be native.' My great-grandmother finished only the fifth grade before having to work. As one of the oldest of twelve children, she got married very young, and they moved somewhere where no one would know that they were native. They had my grandmother and her siblings, who were not even told they were native and grew up insanely catholic. My great-grandparents did not stop 'white-passing' and tell others until our tribe became federally recognized. By this time, my dad was born! Slowly, my great-grandmother told more of her history over time, but she did not live much longer.
Every day, I remind myself to be proud of being Ojibwe and be proud to practice our culture, especially for my ancestors who were not able to, like my great-grandmother.
Therefore, I am glad to see books like this one that tell our story and that of our ancestors.
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i once read a set of records about Roman Christian martyrs from the third-fifth centuries, and one of the most interesting tidbits was that these people, very understandably, had strong preferences on which beast in the arena would be sent out to kill them. One dude hated the idea of a bear, hoping for the leopard instead because he wanted it to kill him with a single bite, ended up being matched with the boar only for the boat to gore the gladiator instead, was then sent to the bear platform and tied up for the bear to maul him, only for the bear to refuse to come out of its cage, experiencing overall what must have been the wildest roller coaster of emotions possible. All this to say, this started a lengthy conversation with my roommates as to which beast we'd want, and I personally believe this is a solid gold conversation starter
Catholic school core was going through the book of saints and choosing the one with the 'coolest' death to be your confirmation saint.
Shout out to St. Blaise for being a popular one in my class because he was beaten with wool combers (not pleasant and an odd choice of weapon). He is now the patron saint of wool combers, and personally, I would not want to be the patron saint of the thing that tortured me. But on a cooler note, he is also the patron saint of those who suffer from throat diseases, and on his feast day you can get your throat blessed with a weird candle contraption!
Something I think about - LM Montgomery novels must have been a very different experience for contemporary readers. I think they were always backdated in the sense that the novel's setting was a decade or two before the novel's publication date, but there's so many details I either accept as general set dressing or see as a fun historical picture. I often wonder how many of these would be seen differently if more familiar with their context.
For example, if writing a similar novel in present day, Anne and Diana might be giggling over a pop star who is either explicitly named as or else clearly telegraphed as Taylor Swift, instead of the presenter at the hotel. To me, this really changes the tone in a way I can't describe. The inclusion of trends - and LM Montgomery includes trends, see puffed sleeves! - also signals the cultural connotation of those trends. Modern readers can't appreciate it as much in the novels, but contemporary readers must have. There are double-meanings that aren't necessarily caught (see Cecil and collar-ad men), but also, there's this distance from that life that I think can change the reader's experience pretty significantly.
I just discovered a book at my university's library that is a collection of essays on Anne of Green Gables that deals with how contemporary readers would have seen Anne and how we see her today!
I have already started reading it and typing up my thoughts on it, for a little series, that I can share with you all!
on my narcolepsy diagnosis
having suffered from undiagnosed narcolepsy for ~3 years, getting a diagnosis (and so easily and quickly after i realized i have a problem) is so validating but also saddening.
like now i know that i am not just lazy or depressed, and there are ways to manage symptoms. now i can get accommodations at my university so that my grades do not continue to suffer. my family can finally stop telling me i am making things up. by managing symptoms i can do more of what i enjoy, like reading, crocheting, and being on tumblr.
but also, i mourn for my past and future self. i feel sad that it took so long for someone to point out to me that maybe i have a sleep disorder, and that i did not realize it myself. i suffered for so long, thinking such horrible things about myself because of my sleep. i also feel sad about how this is something i will have to deal with the rest of my life.
no matter what though, i am actually hopeful. i have hope that things will get better, because if i have made it this far not knowing, imagine how far i will go now.
life update:
i have narcolepsy :)
don't mind me if this becomes a personality trait
Started queuing my posts for the Anne of the Island Book Club today! I know that life will get too busy for me, so I am starting early so I can stay on track with everyone! Also I was just really excited!
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Book can be found on Gutenberg here. We'll read one chapter a day! Tag your posts with #Anne of the Island Book Club
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Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. A day to celebrate our resilience, continuing presence, and culture. But, it is also the day that I see and hear the most hatred towards indigenous peoples.
As an advanced reader and a mature child, even my english teacher mother gave up trying to find me books and left me almost to my own devices. She did screen books as best as she could to make sure that I was not reading anything too age inappropriate. But that did not mean some books did not slip through the cracks.
One book that sticks out to me is Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. I had loved the musical Wicked for as long as I could remember and my mom, I assume thinking that it would be just like the show, gave me the book at the ripe age of 11. Let us just say that, the horror I felt reading it has stuck with me all these years.
I never finished the book, did not even get that far because well it mysteriously disappeared. Was it my mom realizing the book she had given me, my very religious catholic school teacher, or me just misplacing it? The world may never know but what I do know is that I did not look very hard for it.
I love college, I really do. BUT, my least favorite thing is how all my reading becomes purely academic. Like even when its not assigned there I am with another giant nonfiction book. Because I love what I study this is still fun for me, however, I wish that I would take the time to pick up novels and other types of literature I have been wanting to read. It is just so hard to get my head out of academics during the semester.
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The first of a two-part program celebrating the 25th anniversary of musical theatre classic, The Fantasticks, which went on to become
I haven't listened to this yet but oh my God????????
The first of a two-part program celebrating the 25th anniversary of musical theatre classic, The Fantasticks, which went on to become the longest running musical in history. In 1984, associate producer Jeff Lunden and Paul Lazarus gathered a group of talented performers who had appeared at different times in the New York Production and together with musical director/pianist Jeff Saver, harpist, Winifred Starks and the creators, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, recorded what they called “The Fantasticks Un-Original Cast Album”.
What a treasure!
I'm listening now and JONES AND SCHMIDT SING "NEVER SAY NO"
Other Un-Original Cast members include George Lee Andrews, Judy Blazer, and songwriter Craig Carnelia!
The second of a two-part program celebrating the 25th anniversary of musical theatre classic, The Fantasticks, which went on to become
Part 2 is out!
Unrelated to The Fantasticks really but omg because of you I have now discovered this podcast and just looking at this I know that I will absolutely love it! It is exactly what I have wanted, but couldn't find anything like this before!
Wait. After more looking I just found the Broadway Podcast Network and my life has suddenly gotten so much better.
thank you thank you thank you
8 October
It was October again when Anne was ready to go back to school—a glorious October, all red and gold, with mellow mornings when the valleys were filled with delicate mists as if the spirit of autumn had poured them in for the sun to drain—amethyst, pearl, silver, rose, and smoke-blue. The dews were so heavy that the fields glistened like cloth of silver and there were such heaps of rustling leaves in the hollows of many-stemmed woods to run crisply through. The Birch Path was a canopy of yellow and the ferns were sear and brown all along it.
Anne of Green Gables, Chapter XXIV
What's up with Anne?
After her fall from the ridgepole, Anne returns to school in the month of October. She reunites with her friends, and meets her beloved Miss Stacy for the first time!
