The Blue Castle: a novel
Written by L. M. Montgomery
Published by Public Domain
Genre: Romantic Fiction
Audience: Young Adults and Adults
Tone: Reflective and Transformative
In L. M. Montgomery's "The Blue Castle," Valancy Stirling escapes her oppressive family and societal expectations through a transformative journey of self-discovery and love, ultimately embracing her independence and the pursuit of happiness with Barney Snaith.
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""I just thank God every day for my happiness.""
""Oh, if I could only have a house of my own—ever so poor, so tiny—but my own!""
""I wish that I may have _one_ little dust-pile before I die.""
""You’re a good actor, Barney.""
""Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away.""
""When death comes, I shall have lived.""
""Every one has a Blue Castle, I think—only every one has a different name for it.""
""Life cannot stop because tragedy enters it.""
""I’ve simply grown tired of living to please other people and have decided to please myself.""
""Fear is the original sin.""