The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens (eBook)
154 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738435-9 (EAN)
Sir James Matthew Barrie, known as J. M. Barrie (1860-1937), was a distinguished Scottish novelist and playwright, celebrated for his enchanting works that epitomized the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Barrie's most fabled contribution to literature is his creation of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn't grow up, a character that first appeared in 'The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens' (1902). The whimsical tale, set in London's iconic Kensington Gardens, served as a backdrop for introducing Peter Pan to the world, a character that would later anchor Barrie's most famous play, 'Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up' (1904). Barrie's literary style was characterized by a blend of sentimentality, fantasy, and social comedy, which endeared him to both children and adult audiences. His empathy for children, combined with his skillful use of both humor and pathos, marked him as a storyteller with a unique ability to capture the innocence and adventure of childhood. Barrie's works often explored themes of escapism and the juxtaposition of reality and fantasy. In addition to his iconic contribution of Peter Pan, his oeuvre includes a number of novels and plays that enjoyed considerable popularity in their time. His literary efforts earned him the title of baronet in 1913 and a legacy as one of Scotland's most beloved authors.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | adventure stories • British literary fiction • Character development • childhood innocence • children's literature classics • early 20th century novels • Edwardian fantasy • Edwardian London fiction • England • English literature • Fairies • fantasy adventure novels • Fiction • Fictitious character • J.M. Barrie literature • Kensington • Kensington Gardens • Kensington Gardens setting • literary exploration • London • London setting • magical realism • magical realism books • nostalgic storytelling • Peter Pan • Peter Pan origin story • Precursor to Peter Pan • Victorian fiction classics • whimsical narrative |
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