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Beyond Green Gables: The Life of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Nearly a century ago Anne of Green Gables introduced readers to one of the most enduring characters in fiction and launched Canada's most lucrative literary franchise. The heartwarming story of the plucky red-headed orphan has gone on to sell hundreds of millions of copies and become the basis for an unprecedented television phenomenon. But behind the fictional and feisty Anne Shirley lurked the often-tormented life of author Lucy Maud Montgomery. CBC Archives takes a look at the life, death and lasting legacy of the woman who created Anne.		Educational activities about Beyond Green Gables: The Life of Lucy Maud Montgomery

	A Maritime Cinderella		The long road to fame		A life to call her own
	How Lucy Maud Montgomery's young life was changed forever by a family tragedy. (Radio; runs 7:25)		Lucy Maud Montgomery pursues her writing career in turn-of-the-century P.E.I. (TV; runs 8:43)		At long last Montgomery gets married and moves to Ontario to begin her complicated life as a minister's wife. (TV; runs 3:22)

	'Journey's End' for Montgomery		Green Gables – the musical		Anne Shirley: TV phenomenon
	Montgomery lives out her final years as family troubles, her own mental illness and critical obscurity take their toll. (TV; runs 6:54)		Creators of the popular Anne of Green Gables: The Musical reflect on its success. (TV; runs 6:46)		A behind-the-scenes look at how Anne of Green Gables became the most watched Canadian television drama of all time. (Radio; runs 14:41)

	The big business of Anne		The Japanese Maud squad		Anne of Green gavels
	Montgomery's heirs crack down on unlicensed Anne of Green Gables merchandise. (Radio; runs 9:26)		A look at Japan's 50-year obsession with all things Anne. (TV; runs 5:24)		Montgomery's heirs take their fight over profits with television producer Kevin Sullivan public. (TV; runs 2:27)

	Lucy Maud 101
	Scholars and fans gather in P.E.I. for an international conference dedicated to Montgomery's work. (TV; runs 2:29)

LINKS Topic from Les Archives de Radio-Canada on the same subject Dans la maison d’Anne... aux pignons verts External sites The University of P.E.I.'s L.M. Montgomery Institute Prince Edward Island's L. M. Montgomery site Picturing A Canadian Life: L.M. Montgomery's Personal Scrapbooks and Book Covers The CBC assumes no responsibility for the content of external links.

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