ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 1) THE SHADOW OF CHANGE
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
Release Date: 08/10/2025
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 12) AVERILL'S ATONEMENT
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
In Chapter XII, “Averil’s Atonement,” from L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of the Island, we delve into Anne Shirley’s creative world as she embarks on her first serious attempt at fiction writing. Listeners will join Anne as she grapples with finding the perfect plot for her heroine, Averil, and dedicates hours to choosing names for all her characters, including her hero, Perceval Dalrymple. Anne even enlists Diana's help in naming a minor character, eventually settling on "Robert Ray" after rejecting a more aristocratic suggestion that wasn't quite suitable for a chore boy. Anne's...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 11) THE ROUND OF LIFE
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
In this episode, we delve into Lucy Maude Montgomery's beloved Anne of the Island, specifically Chapter XI, “The Round of Life”. Anne Shirley returns to Avonlea, her academic achievements at Redmond College marked by the Thorburn Scholarship, only to face the sobering realities of life's constant changes. She confronts the fragility of existence through the heartbreaking news of a dear friend's battle with "galloping consumption," a term for a particularly aggressive form of tuberculosis that progressed rapidly and often led to death within months. This somber turning point in Anne’s...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 10) PATTY'S PLACE
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
Welcome fellow story companions! In this episode of Anne of the Island, we delve into "Chapter X - Patty’s Place". This chapter sees Anne and Priscilla embark on their exciting quest for a shared home for the next year with Stella Maynard, leading them to the charming, yet eccentric, Patty’s Place. You'll meet the formidable "grim and ancient" Miss Patty Spofford and her niece Miss Maria, who are preparing for an unexpected European adventure. Discover the fascinating trivia of the twin guardian deities of Patty's Place: two large, white china dogs with round green spots, named Gog...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAPS 8 &9)
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
Show Description In this episode, we bring you two chapters as we continue Anne Shirley's journey of growth and self-discovery at Redmond College, exploring Chapters 8, "Anne’s First Proposal," and 9, "An Unwelcome Lover and a Welcome Friend". Anne receives a surprising and bewildering proxy proposal from a good-natured, albeit uninspiring, schoolhood chum who has loved her from afar, followed by another equally disheartening offer from someone closer at hand. These moments profoundly clash with Anne’s secret, romantic dreams of an eloquent Prince Charming. As her college term...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 7) HOME AGAIN
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
In Chapter 7, "Home Again," of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of the Island, we witness Anne Shirley's cherished return to Green Gables after her initial weeks at Redmond College. This episode perfectly captures the poignant nostalgia and comforting embrace of home after a period of new experiences and independence. Anne's heart truly yearns for the familiar, where she is greeted with a "festal appearance" and enthusiastic welcomes from Davy and Dora, complete with a bonfire and an "Indian war-whoop". The chapter beautifully illustrates the profound "faithful, tender love" awaiting her,...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 6) IN THE PARK
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
Show Description In this week's episode of "1001 Stories from the Gilded Age," join Gizelle Erickson as we delve into Anne of the Island, Chapter 6, 'In the Park'". Anne Shirley, along with Gilbert, Charlie, Philippa, and Priscilla, embark on a serene autumn walk through Kingsport's park, where Anne and Gilbert's reflect on life's joys and sorrows amidst the comforting pines. They come across the charming, vine-covered "Patty's Place" that captures Anne's imagination. This quaint cottage, with its old-fashioned, "unworldly flowers and shrubs", stands in stark contrast to the surrounding...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 5) LETTERS FROM HOME
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
Get ready for "Letters from Home," a poignant chapter from Anne of the Island that speaks to anyone navigating life's big changes. As Anne settles into the exciting, yet sometimes disorienting, world of college, you'll feel the universal emotions of adjustment, the longing for loved ones far away, and the comforting embrace of familiar connections that make the new seem less strange. This episode offers a delightful escape from your daily routine, allowing you to immerse yourself in Anne's new friendships, her humorous observations, and the subtle complexities of budding romances. ...
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THE PARSON'S DAUGHTER OF OXNEY COLNEY by ANTHONY TROLLOPE
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
Show Description Today’s show, "The Parson's Daughter of Oxney Colne" by Anthony Trollope, introduces readers to the remote beauty of Dartmoor and the life of Patience Woolsworthy, a strong-willed young woman who manages her father's parish household. Her world is suddenly widened in the expanse of love when her neighbor and friend, Miss Le Smyrger, has a relative visit that leads to romance for Patience. However, the story takes a turn when their differing values and social expectations begin to clash, particularly as Captain Broughton begins a campaign to "improve" Patience for...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 4) APRIL'S LADY LUCY M. MONTGOMERY
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
This week on "1001 Stories From The Gilded Age," we delve into Chapter Four: "April's Lady" of Anne of the Island, as Anne Shirley truly begins to navigate her new life. Having landed in Kingsport, a quaint old town wrapped in its ancient colonial atmosphere and haloed by the romance of many legends, Anne initially feels as insignificant as the teeniest drop in a most enormous bucket amidst the throngs of Redmond freshies and freshettes. Seeking solace from the bustling new environment, Anne finds an unexpected haven in Old St. John’s Cemetery, a quaint and delightful historical...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 3): GREETING AND FAREWELL LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
This week, in Chapter 3: "Greeting and Farewell" of Anne of the Island, listeners will join Anne Shirley as she stands on the threshold of a grand adventure, departing the cherished comfort of Green Gables for the bustling, unknown world of Kingsport and Redmond College. The episode opens with a dim and dreary dawn, setting the scene for tearful goodbyes to her beloved home, family, and friends, including a hilariously stubborn Davey and a seemingly stoic Marilla. As Anne embarks on her journey, she faces the initial bewilderment of finding herself alone amidst strangers in the bright...
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Get ready to journey with us as we begin L. M. Montgomery's beloved novel, Anne of the Island, a classic from the early 20th century. This installment chronicles Anne Shirley's pivotal transition from her cherished childhood in Avonlea to the exciting, yet daunting, world of adulthood and college life at Redmond. Our first chapter, aptly titled "The Shadow of Change," immediately immerses us in this significant moment, setting the stage as Anne and her dear friend Diana Barry reflect on the bittersweet passage of time and the impending separation that Anne's departure for college brings. The narrative beautifully captures the poignant nostalgia for what was, intertwined with the trepidation and excitement for what lies ahead. As Anne navigates these changes, her relationships, especially with Gilbert Blythe, begin to evolve, hinting at future complexities. This comforting, family-friendly story invites you to follow Anne's continuing journey, illustrating the intertwining of love, enduring friendship, and the challenges of newfound independence.
Credits
Narration and Production: Gizelle Erickson
Executive Producer: Jon Hagadorn
Music Credits:
Thanks to Luis_Humanoide, Music by Luis Humanoide from Pixabay “Victorian Violin Waltz”
Thanks to Music_For_Videos, Music by Anastasia Chubarova from Pixabay "Romance" (https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-romance-164950/)
Sound Effects:
Thanks to freesound_community; Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay
“country morning late September”
“Calm pond bright wind in reeds geese water”
“Babbling Brook 99”
“Crickets in French countryside, summer evening
Thanks to RichardMultimedia; Sound Effect by Richard Multimedia from Pixabay “Ocean Waves”
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