“james matthew barrie”

A 1908 play written by J. M. Barrie, the Scottish novelist and dramatist who is best known for inventing the character of Peter Pan.... More

Barrie's tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up remains one of the most beloved children's books ever written. This new edition celebrates the 100th anniversary of "Peter Pan" with a reader's guide.The character of Peter Pan first came to life in the stories J. M. Barrie told to five brothers -- three... More

A novel with a similar theme to 'Peter Pan'... More

1893. Sir James Matthew Baronet Barrie a Scottish journalist, playwright, and children's book writer who became world famous with his play and story about Peter Pan, the boy who lived in Never Land, had a war with Captain Hook, and would not grow up. Two of Them begins: She is a very pretty girl, th... More

Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea. The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime. They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, ... More

A Kiss for Cinderella; A Lady's Shoe; Alice Sit by the Fire: A Play; Courage: A Rectorial Address 1922; and Der Tag or The Tragic Man.... More

The highly successful comedy of social mores set at the opening of the 20th century... More