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Lucy Maud: The Woman Who Rewrote Her Own Story When most people think of classic female authors from the early 20th century, names like Jane Austen or the Bronte sisters immediately come to mind. But behind the veil of literary legends stands a trailblazing figure whose life story rivals her enduring works—Lucy Maud Montgomery, better known as L.M. Montgomery. Far more than the author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud was a woman who defied societal expectations, redefined storytelling, and rewrote her own narrative with courage, resilience, and imagination. ### A Life Forged Between Tradition and Rebellion Born in 1874 in Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lucy Maud Montgomery experienced childhood marked by loss and isolation. Raised primarily by her maternal grandparents after her mother’s death, she found solace and inspiration in the lush landscapes of western Prince Edward Island—the very setting that later gave life to the idyllic island of Anne Shirley. Yet, beyond the idyllic imagery lay a spirit of rebellion. From a young age, Montgomery challenged the rigid gender roles of her era, pursuing education and writing despite limited opportunities for women in literature.