J. M. BARRIE Ultimate Collection: 90+ Titles in one Volume (Illustrated) (eBook)

Sir James Matthew Barrie, born on May 9, 1860, in Kirriemuir, Scotland, was a novelist and playwright whose enduring fame rests on his creation of Peter Pan, the boy who refused to grow up. Barrie attended the University of Edinburgh and began his foray into literature as a journalist. His transition to fiction was marked by adept characterization and a whimsical wit. 'The Little Minister' (1891) brought him to the public's attention, and he followed it with a successful series of novels, including 'Sentimental Tommy' (1896) and 'Tommy and Grizel' (1900). However, his unique literary acclaim stems from his works for the stage. 'Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up' (1904) was Barrie's most iconic play, fulfilling his fantastical literary style. The remarkable thematic complexity of Barrie's writings, where he interweaved whimsy with depth, addressing the juxtaposition of innocence and experience, have led scholars to consider his influence on children's literature profound. Barrie's knighthood in 1913 for services to literature, and the Order of Merit received in 1922, affirmed his status within the British literary canon. His assemblage of works was posthumously compiled in 'J. M. BARRIE Ultimate Collection: 90+ Titles in one Volume (Illustrated)', ensuring his literary legacy persists. Drawing upon a rich portfolio of novels, plays and short stories, Barrie's prolific career and contribution to English literature remain celebrated to this day.