The Image of Anne in Chinese Readers' Eyes: Reflections on the Popularization of Canadian Literature in China (Anne of Green Gables) (Critical Essay)

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).