Anne's Legacies

Anne's Legacies

Annes everywhere.

The novel Anne of Green Gables and the character Anne Shirley engage audiences and inspire creativity across cultures and time.

Covering the World

Covering the World

Various Authors

Readers from all over the world have connected with Anne and her story. What do real readers, scholars, and fans say about her influence?

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The Swedish Translation of <i>Anne of Green Gables</i>

The Swedish Translation of Anne of Green Gables

Laura Leden

In 1909, Sweden became the first country in the world to publish a translation of Anne of Green Gables. This first translation had a lasting impact on Swedish readers and influenced other Nordic translations over the last century.

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<i>Anne</i> in Twenty-first Century Japan

Anne in Twenty-first Century Japan

Yoshiko Akamatsu

Since Hanako Muraoka first translated Anne of Green Gables as Akage no An (Red-Haired Anne) in 1952, readers in Japan have read, enjoyed, and even compared different translations of the Anne stories.

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<i>Anne</i> on Screen

Anne on Screen

Laura M. Robinson

The many screen adaptations of Anne are testament to the enduring power of Montgomery’s novel as well as her heroine. Generation after generation looks to her pages, adapting her words to the concerns and cares of their times.

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<i>Anne</i> at Centre Stage

Anne at Centre Stage

Fraser McCallum

Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™ captures the spirit of Montgomery’s story, and, like its source material, has enchanted audiences since its debut.

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So Many Different Annes

So Many Different Annes

Anne of Green Gables has inspired spinoffs, prequels, sequels, retellings, and adaptations of all kinds. Writers, artists, and fans have created new works in a variety of media, all because of Anne.

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<i>Anne of Green Gables</i>: Literary Classic

Anne of Green Gables: Literary Classic

Bonnie J. Tulloch

While Anne was rejected by publishers at first, the story has since influenced readers, and writers everywhere.

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