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"Who ultimately is L. M. Montgomery, and why was there such an obsession with secrecy, hiding, and encoding in her life and fiction? Delving into the life of Canada's most enigmatic writer, The Intimate Life of L. M. Montgomery addresses these questions. The eleven essays illuminate Montgomery's personal writings and photographic self-portraits and probe the ways in which she actively shaped her life as a work of art. This is the first book to investigate both these writings - which include thousands of pages in journals, a memoir, correspondence, and scrapbooks - and her photography." "This volume fills in many of the blanks surrounding Montgomery's personal life. Engaging and erudite, it is a boon for scholars and Montgomery fans alike."--BOOK JACKET.