Anna Ystävämme
1909
A novel written in the early 20th century. This work continues the story of Anna Shirley, whose charm and imagination lead her into various adventures and relationships within the community of Avonlea. The narrative explores Anna's interactions with her new neighbors, highlighting the challenges and conflicts that arise as she navigates life. The opening of the novel introduces a seventeen-year-old Anna, who is immersed in her studies but is quickly distracted by the beauty of a summer afternoon. Her tranquil reverie is abruptly interrupted by a furious neighbor, Mr. Harrison, who confronts her about his cow trespassing on his property—a cow Anna claims as her own. This encounter sets the stage for a comedic yet poignant exploration of misunderstandings and relationships in the small town, while also showcasing Anna’s spirited personality as she navigates the challenges posed by stubborn neighbors and her own impulsiveness.
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“Well, we all make mistakes, dear, so just put it behind you. We should regret our mistakes and learn from them, but never carry them forward into the future with us.””
— L. M. Montgomery
“After all," Anne had said to Marilla once, "I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string.””
— L. M. Montgomery
“Oh, sometimes I think it is of no use to make friends. They only go out of your life after awhile and leave a hurt that is worse than the emptiness before they came.””
— L. M. Montgomery
“For a moment Anne's heart fluttered queerly and for the first time her eyes faltered under Gilbert's gaze and a rosy flush stained the paleness of her face. It was as if a veil that had hung before her inner consciousness had been lifted, giving to her view a revelation of unsuspected feelings and realities. Perhaps, after all, romance did not come into one's life with pomp and blare, like a gay knight riding down; perhaps it crept to one's side like an old friend through quiet ways; perhaps it revealed itself in seeming prose, until some sudden shaft of illumination flung athwart its pages betrayed the rhythm and the music, perhaps. . . perhaps. . .love unfolded naturally out of a beautiful friendship, as a golden-hearted rose slipping from its green sheath. ””
— L. M. Montgomery
“One can't get over the habit of being a little girl all at once.””
— L. M. Montgomery
“…I'm so thankful for friendship. It beautifies life so much.””
— L. M. Montgomery
“That is one good thing about this world...there are always sure to be more springs.””
— L. M. Montgomery
“You're never safe from being surprised until you're dead.””
— L. M. Montgomery
“I'm really a very happy, contented little person in spite of my broken heart.””
— L. M. Montgomery
