‘Anne with an E’ is the perfect escape from the news right now

A means of escape. That’s what I — and so many others — have been searching for in the midst of this deeply distressing news cycle. 

I found that escape in the form of a charming, uplifting and, at times, moving period drama called Anne with an E, an adaptation of the beloved childhood classic Anne of Green Gables. 

Anyone with a well-thumbed copy of the 1908 novel will know instantly the significance of this show’s title. “Anne with an ‘E’ looks much more distinguished,” says our eponymous heroine upon arrival at Green Gables, which later becomes her home. Set in turn-of-the-century Canada, the show’s setting bears no resemblance to modern day life as we know it — which is what makes this series such an effective way to take a break from politics, our timelines, and the world in general.  Read more…

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