Alice Sit-By-The-Fire - Barrie, J. M.
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The star-studded production of the timeless classic, which Charles Frohman staged on Christmas Day 1905 at the Criterion Theatre in New York, has always been a spectacular showcase for the acting prowess of the greatest female actors, from Ethel Barrymore to Helen Hayes. The main character, Alice, returns from India to England with her husband and struggles to acclimatize to the house and kids she left behind. Amy, her intelligent and creative daughter, misinterprets her mother's flirtatious comments to a close family friend and thinks she is planning a meeting with him. Amy resolves to offer…mehr

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The star-studded production of the timeless classic, which Charles Frohman staged on Christmas Day 1905 at the Criterion Theatre in New York, has always been a spectacular showcase for the acting prowess of the greatest female actors, from Ethel Barrymore to Helen Hayes. The main character, Alice, returns from India to England with her husband and struggles to acclimatize to the house and kids she left behind. Amy, her intelligent and creative daughter, misinterprets her mother's flirtatious comments to a close family friend and thinks she is planning a meeting with him. Amy resolves to offer herself as a sacrifice in a great gesture and first meets "the lover." Alice is shocked to discover her daughter's glove at the friend's apartment, and now both mother and daughter are in danger while the poor friend is hopelessly lost. Alice's husband is also. But they manage to resolve the incorrect relationship without hurting Amy's delicate imagination. The main themes of the novel-children believing they are smarter than their elders and adults having to learn how to use their life experience to be effective parents-remain relevant today, despite the fact that the story is very much a period piece.
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Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet was a celebrated Scottish novelist and playwright, best known for creating the iconic character of Peter Pan. Born on May 9, 1860, in Kirriemuir, Scotland, Barrie was the ninth of ten children in a family that experienced significant loss early on, particularly the death of his older brother, which profoundly affected him. His parents, David and Margaret Barrie, encouraged his education, and he later attended Edinburgh University, where he developed his passion for writing. After moving to London, Barrie wrote several novels and plays, achieving great success. He became particularly famous for Peter Pan, a work that has become a timeless classic. Barrie's personal life saw a marriage to Mary Ansell in 1894, though they divorced in 1909. His connection to the Llewelyn Davies family, whose children inspired his Peter Pan stories, was a notable part of his life. Barrie's works often reflect his fascination with childhood, innocence, and the complexities of human relationships. He passed away on June 19, 1937, in Marylebone, London, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.