ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 4) APRIL'S LADY LUCY M. MONTGOMERY
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
Release Date: 08/20/2025
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 15) A DREAM TURNED UPSIDE DOWN
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
We return today to a story beloved by our listeners, Anne of the Island, written by the accomplished Canadian author, Lucy Maude Montgomery. Anne Shirley has spent a restorative summer vacation, enjoying the suns and skies, deepening old friendships, and realizing that many life lessons are learned outside of college. However, just as she prepares to return to Redmond College, Anne’s cherished ideals are put to the test in Chapter 15, “A Dream Turned Upside Down,” when she receives a shocking letter regarding her creative work. The conflict arises when her devoted friend, Diana...
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THE BEST SAUCE BY P.G. WODEHOUSE
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
FALL FAMILY HUMOR AT 1001: Honoring Paid Companions P. G. Wodehouse's short story, "THE BEST SAUCE," focuses on the difficult circumstances of Eve Hendrie, a paid companion who is both disturbed and perpetually hungry due to her employer, Mrs. Rastall-Retford, enforcing a Spartan diet on the household. The narrative details the unexpected arrival of Peter Rayner, a persistent suitor whom Eve claims to dislike, who followed her to the oppressive household after her previous employment ended. The climax occurs during a nervous game of bridge, when Eve, fearing a scolding, secretly...
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BLUE REEFERS by ELIZABETH ASHE
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
I found this gem in a collection called Atlantic Narratives. It was written circa 1915 and tells the story from a little girls point of view as she gets a part in a Christmas Pageant and does her best to make her mom and dad proud. Of coursem the critical Aunt Emma, always overly proud of her 7 year old daughter who is also taking part, can't resist making a snide remark when our narrator forgets to remove her overcoat for her speaking part. Some famil humory mixed with a hoped-for comeuppance. Anne returns next Sunday as we move into the ho0lidays with lots of family-themed shows for...
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THE BEST OF THE GILDED AGE COUNTDOWN #29 - THE ROMANCE OF JEDEDIAH
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
To celebrate Jon Hagadorn's 10 years of storytelling, we are doing a countdown of the most beloved stories. This week, #29, The Romance of Jedediah, by Lucy Maude Montgomery, one of our favorite authors here at 1001 Stories from the Gilded Age. Next up in our "Best of the Gilded Age" countdown is Lucy Maude Montgomery’s charming tale, “The Romance of Jedediah,” which first aired on December 8th, 2024. We find that romance often "cares not for appearances and apparently delights in contradictions". Our hero, Jedediah Crane, is certainly a contradiction:...
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THE BEST OF THE GILDED AGE [THE VILLAGE SINGER]
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
The Best of the Gilded Age is a countdown episode series of the most beloved stories to celebrate 10 years of storytelling with Jon Hagadorn. We begin with The Village Singer by Mary Wilkins-Freeman, #30 in our top episodes list. This episode first aired on September 29th, 2024 and has had over 1,120 listens in the past year! "A Village Singer" tells the story of Candace Whitcomb, a forty-year veteran soprano in her New England village church who is replaced by the younger Alma Way. Upset by her dismissal and realizing she was tricked into attending her own...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND [ANNOUNCEMENT]
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
Did you know that Jon recently produced his 1001st episode? To celebrate his 10 years, we are going into the vaults and bringing back the best of the best episodes, complete with a fresh feel and commentary provided by your host, Gizelle Erickson. To the fans of Anne - have no fear! We will be continuing to produce episodes for you, and will resume her story after our countdown is complete! You will want to subscribe to this podcast so you will know the moment a new episode releases. In the meantime, we invite you to join us on our social media platforms where we...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 14) THE SUMMONS
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
Join us for Chapter XIV, “The Summons,” from L.M. Montgomery’s beloved novel, Anne of the Island. As the summer’s splendor wanes and the world is full of hazes, Anne dedicates her evenings to her friend Ruby Gillis, who is growing paler and struggling with what Anne perceives as an invisible foe. Anne senses that Ruby needs help—craves it—and she wants to give it to her and can’t. In a pivotal, moonlit vigil, the conversation shifts from light chatter to a harrowing confession as Ruby admits she is afraid to die, not because she fears heaven itself, but because it...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (Chapter 13) THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSORS
1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
In Chapter 13, “The Way of Transgressors,” from L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of the Island, we dive into a vividly rendered account of childhood mischief and the dawning pangs of conscience. Young Davy Keith, left under Mrs. Lynde’s vigilant eye, embarks on a meticulously planned rebellion. This day of transgression, however, soon leads him down a path where a "mis'rubul" conscience becomes his harshest, most inescapable judge. L.M. Montgomery, celebrated for her profound ability to capture the authentic voice and intricate internal world of children, brilliantly portrays...
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ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 12) AVERIL'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...
info_outlineThis 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 spot at the heart of Kingsport. Here, we meet the vibrant Philippa Gordon, a bewitching new friend whose charming indecision, candid confessions about vanity, boys, and the absurdities of life, both amuse and disarm Anne and Priscilla.
Join us as Anne, Priscilla, and Phil begin to forge new friendships and put forth "a tiny soul-root into Kingsport soil".