INTRODUCTION Since the publication of Anne of Green Gables in 1908, this classic work along with its 7 sequels has touched the heart of children all over the world. Anne of Green Gables is not only a cultural heritage to Canada, but also a rich literary heritage to the whole world. As Mark Twain put it: Anne is "the dearest, most loveable child in fiction since the immortal Alice" (Waterson 13).
