Reflecting on Anne of Green Gables

A National Icon

Source
Green Gables, Cavendish National Historic Site, Prince Edward Island

The character of Anne of Green Gables is so well known that she is recognizable even to those who have never read the book. Her iconic status has been made official on medals, coins and stamps.

Only one year after her death in 1942, L.M. Montgomery was declared a person of national historic significance. Her legacy to Canadian literature and her global cultural influence are immeasurable.