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A review by erikars
After Many Years by L.M. Montgomery
5.0
"New" short stories from L.M. Montgomery! It's long been known that Montgomery had published many more short stories than had been found. Because these were largely published in periodicals and circulars, they were difficult to find, even with Montgomery's extensive records. This book contains 21 stories which have not been republished since their original publication. Some, but not all, of these stories are available in the Ryrie-Cambell online collection[1].
In some ways, there is little new about these stories. Montgomery tended to reuse elements over an over again, whether that be general elements like orphan children or more specific plot lines. But despite some reuse, these stories are delightfully fresh. Like most of Montgomery's writings, they highlight the beauty and joy of life while hinting at some of its darker themes, e.g., family estrangement that leads to some parts of a family living in poverty while others enjoy luxury.
Any fan of L.M. Montgomery who has wished that there were more stories to read will be delighted by this collection (only available through the University of PEI website).
[1] http://www.kindredspaces.ca/
In some ways, there is little new about these stories. Montgomery tended to reuse elements over an over again, whether that be general elements like orphan children or more specific plot lines. But despite some reuse, these stories are delightfully fresh. Like most of Montgomery's writings, they highlight the beauty and joy of life while hinting at some of its darker themes, e.g., family estrangement that leads to some parts of a family living in poverty while others enjoy luxury.
Any fan of L.M. Montgomery who has wished that there were more stories to read will be delighted by this collection (only available through the University of PEI website).
[1] http://www.kindredspaces.ca/