So, I stumbled upon an article recently that discussed a revamped cover for the beloved Anne of Green Gables series. As someone who devoured those books as a pre-teen and still tunes into the PBS adaptation during the telethon, I was taken aback. This is Anne we’re talking about! The vibrant, red-haired, spirited tomboy who has captured hearts for generations!
What on earth is happening to our literary world? It’s a given that sex sells—unfortunately—but let’s face it: Anne of Green Gables stands head and shoulders above the trendy vampire tales that many tweens and teens seem to be obsessed with these days. Perhaps, just perhaps, the publishers of this new edition are onto something brilliant.
Picture a twelve-year-old picking up that book, expecting to dive into some steamy adventures featuring a cheeky Dutch teenager. While searching for those scandalous scenes, they might—gasp!—actually start to enjoy the story. Imagine them reading a genuine piece of literature instead of being force-fed something mediocre! Stranger things have indeed happened (like poorly written soft-core stories topping the bestseller lists).
This got me thinking—maybe it’s time for a few other classic transformations in the realm of required reading. Sound crazy? Well, maybe it is, but then again, why not keep things interesting?
This article first appeared on February 8, 2012.
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Summary:
The article reflects on a new cover for Anne of Green Gables and the implications of changing classic literature to appeal to today’s youth. It humorously suggests that tweens might discover the beauty of real literature while initially expecting something entirely different.