Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • L. M. Montgomery: The pen name of Lucy Maud Montgomery, a celebrated Canadian author best known for her novel Anne of Green Gables and its sequels.

Usage

• The name "L. M. Montgomery" is used to refer to the author herself or her collective body of literary work.
• It is typically used in academic, literary, and biographical contexts.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The initials "L. M." are often used in formal citations and bibliographies.
  • The critical edition was published under the name Montgomery, L. M..

Variants and Related Words

• Lucy Maud Montgomery: The author's full birth name.
• Montgomery: A common shortened reference to the author in literary criticism.
  • Scholars often compare the works of Montgomery with those of her contemporaries.

Synonyms

• Author of Anne of Green Gables: A descriptive synonym highlighting her most famous work.
• Canadian novelist: A categorical synonym describing her nationality and profession.

Noun

1. Canadian novelist (1874-1942)