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Irene Gammel

    Irene Gammel is an acclaimed author specializing in modern literature and culture. Her work investigates remarkable women and outsiders who defied societal norms and shaped arts and literature. Gammel focuses on their lives and how their unique voices contributed to the broader cultural discourse. Through her in-depth research and compelling writing, Gammel brings these fascinating figures to light, illuminating their lasting impact.

    Looking for Anne of Green Gables
    Anne's World
    Baroness Elsa
    I Can Only Paint: The Story of Battlefield Artist Mary Riter Hamilton Volume 31
    • Mary Riter Hamilton's artistic journey focuses on the emotional impact of battlefields and graveyards following the Great War's armistice. Her work offers a profound and lasting portrayal of the war's aftermath, highlighting the deep scars left on both the land and its people. This book aims to revive and celebrate her significant contributions, showcasing the unique perspective she brought to the art of war remembrance.

      I Can Only Paint: The Story of Battlefield Artist Mary Riter Hamilton Volume 31
    • Baroness Elsa

      • 472 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      The first biography of the enigmatic dadaist known as "the Baroness"—Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven.

      Baroness Elsa
    • The original essays in Anne's World offer fresh and timely approaches to issues of culture, identity, health, and globalization as they apply to Montgomery's famous character and to today's readers.

      Anne's World
    • Looking for Anne of Green Gables

      • 362 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.4(21)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Boston, the story explores the origins of Anne Shirley, the beloved red-haired orphan from "Anne of Green Gables." Irene Gammel intertwines the life of author Lucy Maud Montgomery with the creation of her iconic character, revealing how Montgomery's upbringing on Prince Edward Island and her exposure to popular culture shaped her writing. This dual biography delves into the inspirations behind Anne's personality and appearance, offering insights that will captivate fans of the classic novel.

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