Anne of Green Gables

Inspired by her childhood notes, the novel features two siblings who receive an orphan girl instead of the boy they requested but choose to keep her. Montgomery's own experiences growing up in rural Prince Edward Island inform the narrative. Additionally, the character of Anne Shirley is modeled after a photograph of Evelyn Nesbit, which symbolizes Montgomery's youthful idealism and spirituality, adding depth to the story's themes of belonging and identity.