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James Matthew Barrie

    9 mai 1860 – 19 juin 1937
    James Matthew Barrie
    Echoes of the War
    Peter Pan/Peter Pan in Scarlet Slip (komplet)
    The Collected Peter Pan
    Like English Gentlemen: to Peter Scott
    Peter Pan
    My Lady Nicotine
    • My Lady Nicotine

      Une étude fumeuse

      • 278pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Un club de gentlemen, célibataires et fumeurs invétérés, se réunit chaque soir pour philosopher sur leur drogue favorite et médire du reste du monde : de l'influence du tabac sur la vie de couple et l'art de la séduction, ou 33 chroniques désopilantes pour se consoler des empêcheurs de fumer en rond.

      My Lady Nicotine
      4,0
    • Peter Pan

      • 144pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      It is Friday night and Mr and Mrs Darling are out having dinner with friends. A shadow slips in to the nursery where the children are sleeping followed closely by Peter Pan who is hoping to catch it. Here start the adventures of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn't grow up, and Wendy, John and Michael who travel with him to his home in Neverland...

      Peter Pan
      3,8
    • Like English Gentlemen: to Peter Scott

      • 65pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      This book tells the tragic true story of the fate of Scott of the Antarctic and his companions on the return trip from the South Pole. It was written anonymously by Sir John Ernest Hodder-Williams, for Scott's son Peter, with the object at the time of raising funds for the child following his father's death.

      Like English Gentlemen: to Peter Scott
      5,0
    • The Collected Peter Pan

      • 528pages
      • 19 heures de lecture

      A new collection of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan stories-from his first appearance in The Little White Bird to the final version of the Peter Pan play we know today.

      The Collected Peter Pan
      4,5
    • Echoes of the War

      • 102pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      The book highlights the life and works of Sir James Matthew Barrie, a Scottish novelist and playwright renowned for creating Peter Pan. It details his early education in Scotland and subsequent move to London, where he found inspiration in the Llewelyn Davies boys. This encounter led to the creation of magical stories, beginning with The Little White Bird and culminating in the iconic tale of Peter Pan, which features the ageless boy and Wendy's adventures in the enchanting world of Neverland.

      Echoes of the War
      5,0
    • Dear Brutus

      • 82pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      The book explores the life and works of Sir James Matthew Barrie, highlighting his creation of the beloved character Peter Pan. Inspired by the Llewelyn Davies boys, Barrie first introduced the magical adventures of a baby boy in Kensington Gardens, leading to the iconic 1904 play about Peter Pan and his escapades in Neverland with Wendy. The narrative delves into Barrie's Scottish roots, his successful transition to London, and the enduring themes of childhood and imagination found in his stories.

      Dear Brutus
      4,0
    • The Little Minister

      • 496pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      Set in the fictional Scottish village of Thrums, the story follows Reverend Gavin Dishart, whose idealism is challenged by his love for the captivating gypsy girl, Babbie. Their romance unfolds against a backdrop of strict societal norms and moral expectations, resulting in both humorous and dramatic situations. Through masterful storytelling, Barrie explores the charm of village life and the intricacies of human relationships, blending wit and emotional depth in this heartwarming tale.

      The Little Minister
      4,0
    • The Peter Pan Picture Book

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      The adventures of the three Darling children in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.

      The Peter Pan Picture Book
      4,2