
Lucy Maud Montgomery OBE called "Maud" by family and friends and publicly known as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908. Anne of Green Gables was an immediate success. The central character, Anne, an orphaned girl, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. The first novel was followed by a series of sequels with Anne as the central character. Montgomery went on to publish 20 novels as well as 500 short stories and poems. Because many of the novels were set on Prince Edward Island, Canada and the Canadian province became literary landmarks. She was awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1935.
Lucy Maud Montgomery is also known as L. M. Montgomery.
Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on November 30, 1874.
Lucy Maud Montgomery is 67 years old.
Lucy Maud Montgomery passed away on April 24, 1942.
Lucy Maud Montgomery is female.
Lucy Maud Montgomery works as Writer.
Lucy Maud Montgomery performs in English.