Twice upon a Time: Selected Stories, 1898-1939 by L.M. Montgomery (English) Hard

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Twice upon a Time by L.M. Montgomery, Benjamin Lefebvre This collection of short stories by L.M. Montgomery reveals the early workings of parts of Anne of Green Gables, its sequels, and her other ever-popular novels. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Although L.M. Montgomery (18741942) is best remembered for the twenty-two book-length works of fiction that she published in her lifetime, from Anne of Green Gables (1908) to Anne of Ingleside (1939), she also contributed some five hundred short stories and serials to a wide range of North American and British periodicals from 1895 to 1940. While most of these stories demonstrate her ability to produce material that would fit the mainstream periodical fiction market as it evolved across almost half a century, many of them also contain early incarnations of characters, storylines, conversations, and settings that she would rework for inclusion in her novels and collections of linked short stories.In Twice upon a Time, the third volume in The L.M. Montgomery Library, Benjamin Lefebvre collects and discusses over two dozen stories from across Montgomerys career as a short fiction writer, many of them available in book form for the first time. The volume offers a rare glimpse into Montgomerys creative process in adapting her periodical work for her books, which continue to fascinate readers all over the world. Author Biography Benjamin Lefebvre, editor of The L.M. Montgomery Library, is director of L.M. Montgomery Online. His publications include an edition of Montgomerys rediscovered final book, The Blythes Are Quoted, and the three-volume critical anthology The L.M. Montgomery Reader, which won the 2016 PROSE Award for Literature from the Association of American Publishers. He lives in Kitchener, Ontario. Table of Contents A Note on the AuthorAbbreviationsPrefaceA Note on the Text Our Uncle Wheeler A New-Fashioned Flavoring Miss Mariettas Jersey The Old Chest at Wyther Grange Aunt Ethelindas MonumentAunt Susannas Birthday CelebrationThe Hurrying of Ludovic The Little Fellows PhotographThe Old South OrchardThe Life-Book of Uncle JesseA Garden of Old DelightsA Pioneer WooingA Chip of the Old Block The Indecision of MargaretAunt Philippa and the MenBy the Grace of Sarah MayAbel and His Great AdventureThe Schoolmasters BrideOur Neighbors at the Tansy PatchThe MatchmakerTomorrow ComesI Know a SecretRetribution An Afternoon with Mr. Jenkins Appendix: Dog Mondays Vigil Afterword NotesBibliography Review Twice upon a Time reveals Benjamin Lefebvres sleuthing and editing at its best. For scholars and fans alike, this collection of short stories offers a new way of re-experiencing Montgomerys fiction through the lens of works that often serve dually as prequels and apprenticeship pieces for longer fiction. These stories, alongside Lefebvres expert contextualization, help illuminate Montgomerys methodology and will be a boon for scholars. Twice upon a Time is a treasure trove for all those who appreciate L.M. Montgomerys genius as a social satirist. - Irene Gammel, author of Looking for Anne of Green GablesExpertly researched and thoughtfully organized, this selection of Montgomerys stories illuminates how one of Canadas most successful professional authors recycled and adapted her work during the heyday of popular magazine publication in the late nineteenth century and the first three decades of the twentieth. Benjamin Lefebvres detailed editorial content brings important, fresh understanding of Montgomerys processes of composition by connecting her often obscure stories with her better-known fiction. - Carole Gerson, Department of English, Simon Fraser UniversityIt is no small feat to choose two dozen stories from among the several hundred of Montgomerys publications in the short story genre. Benjamin Lefebvres selections in Twice Upon a Time, along with his notes and critical afterword, are informed by an astute editorial vision that is sure to inspire further productive research into Montgomerys creative methods. - Rita Bode, Department of English, Trent University Long Description Although L.M. Montgomery (1874-1942) is best remembered for the twenty-two book-length works of fiction that she published in her lifetime, from Anne of Green Gables (1908) to Anne of Ingleside (1939), she also contributed some five hundred short stories and serials to a wide range of North American and British periodicals from 1895 to 1940. While most of these stories demonstrate her ability to produce material that would fit the mainstream periodical fiction market as it evolved across almost half a century, many of them also contain early incarnations of characters, storylines, conversations, and settings that she would rework for inclusion in her novels and collections of linked short stories. In Twice upon a Time , the third volume in The L.M. Montgomery Library, Benjamin Lefebvre collects and discusses over two dozen stories from across Montgomerys career as a short fiction writer, many of them available in book form for the first time. The volume offers a rare glimpse into Montgomerys creative process in adapting her periodical work for her books, which continue to fascinate readers all over the world. Details ISBN1487544154 Short Title Twice upon a Time Publisher University of Toronto Press Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1487544154 ISBN-13 9781487544157 Format Hardcover Subtitle Selected Stories, 1898-1939 Series The L.M. Montgomery Library Imprint University of Toronto Press Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Pages 352 Author Benjamin Lefebvre Publication Date 2022-06-16 UK Release Date 2022-08-16 Edited by Benjamin Lefebvre Alternative 9781487544126 DEWEY 813.52 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2022-07-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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