The Short Stories of Lucy Maud Montgomery from 1905-1906 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781515432166)

A collection of short fiction from the early career of Lucy Maud Montgomery, presenting a range of domestic, rural, and character-driven narratives set within the landscapes of Atlantic Canada.

This volume gathers stories written between 1905 and 1906, a formative period in Montgomery's literary development preceding the publication of Anne of Green Gables. The narratives reflect her characteristic attention to place, particularly the communities and environments of Prince Edward Island, as well as her interest in personal relationships, social expectations, and the small but significant turning points of everyday life. The stories are varied in tone, encompassing humour, sentiment, and quiet reflection.

Montgomery's short fiction provides insight into the themes and narrative approaches that would later define her longer works. Her prose remains clear and controlled, with an emphasis on atmosphere and the interior lives of her characters. This collection offers both a representative selection of her early writing and a useful context for understanding her development as a major figure in early twentieth-century literature.