Watch Anne of Green Gables videos on demand. Stream full episodes online. Watch Anne of Green Gables videos on demand. Stream full episodes online. Skip to Main Content. More From WTTW. Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS.
First edition. Author Illustrator M. Claus Country Written and set in Canada, published in the United States Language English Series Anne of Green Gables Subject little orphan girl Genre Novel Set in, 1876–81 Published June 1908 () Followed by Text at Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author (published as L. Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-twentieth century. Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of, an 11-year-old girl, who is mistakenly sent to two middle-aged siblings; Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, originally intending to a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea on. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town. Since its publication, Anne of Green Gables has sold more than 50 million copies and has been translated into at least 36 languages.