Anne of Windy Poplars

Anne of Green Gables

Content Ratings

Mild Romance

Anne and Gilbert are engaged and exchange letters; their relationship is emotionally significant but physically chaste and handled through correspondence.

Light Themes

Anne faces social hostility and must earn respect through patience and kindness; themes of perseverance, community, and the challenges of adult responsibilities are central; the tone is warm and ultimately triumphant.

No Violence

There is no violence; conflict is social and centered on community politics.

Synopsis

Anne spends three years as principal of Summerside High School while waiting for Gilbert to finish medical school, facing the hostility of a powerful local family and the challenges of earning respect in a new community. Told through letters to Gilbert, the novel fills in the gap between Anne's engagement and marriage.