Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens - Barrie, J. M.
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A beautiful, lavishly illustrated hardcover edition with colour images on almost every double spread. J. M. Barrie added a new character to the mythology of the English-speaking world - Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens dishes up a potent local myth, one that even now endows that park with magic."-Michael Newton, The Guardian. This very generously illustrated edition of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardenshas 53 large full-colour images by famed children's illustrator Arthur Rackham. Children will love this delightfully whimsical story of the adventures of Peter…mehr

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A beautiful, lavishly illustrated hardcover edition with colour images on almost every double spread. J. M. Barrie added a new character to the mythology of the English-speaking world - Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens dishes up a potent local myth, one that even now endows that park with magic."-Michael Newton, The Guardian. This very generously illustrated edition of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardenshas 53 large full-colour images by famed children's illustrator Arthur Rackham. Children will love this delightfully whimsical story of the adventures of Peter Pan as a baby-before his better-known escapades with Wendy, the lost boys, and Captain Hook. Here, the baby Peter Pan makes friends with fairies, talks to the birds of Kensington Gardens, explores the Serpentine using a baby-sized bird's nest as a boat, and towards the end, is joined in all these by a lost girl. Arthur Rackham (1867 - 1939) was a leading artist during the Golden Age of British book illustration. Kensington gardens are still laid out as Arthur Rackham's map shows, and many landmarks are recognizable in his illustrations. His fame spread to America with his colour illustrations for Rip Van Winkle. Rackham's work is noted for capturing the particular spirit of each story he illustrates. J. M. Barrie (Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1860-1937) was a Scottish dramatist and novelist. Barrie, who retained a childlike spirit throughout life, wished to recapture his happy early childhood years in literature. Walking in Kensington Gardens, he met the two young Llewelyn Davies brothers, and their youngest sibling, Peter, and told them stories about the imaginary adventures of baby Peter in Kensington Gardens. He later wrote down the stories and, in time, became the boys' guardian. Today he is best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up.
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James Matthew Barrie, born on May 9, 1860, in Kirriemuir, Scotland, was a prolific Scottish novelist and playwright best known for creating Peter Pan. He grew up in a large family, the ninth of ten children, and his early life was deeply influenced by the tragic death of his older brother David. This event, particularly the way his mother coped with the loss by clinging to the idea that David would remain a boy forever, is often cited as a significant inspiration for Barrie's later work, especially the character of Peter Pan. Barrie's storytelling abilities were evident from a young age, and he pursued his passion for writing, eventually studying at the University of Edinburgh.Barrie began his literary career as a journalist before finding success as a novelist and playwright. His early works, which nostalgically depicted life in small-town Scotland, brought him initial recognition. However, it was his friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family, particularly the five boys, that truly shaped his legacy. Inspired by their imaginative play, Barrie created Peter Pan, a character that first appeared in his 1902 novel The Little White Bird and was later immortalized in the 1904 play Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. The story of the boy who never ages resonated with audiences, and Barrie continued to develop the world of Neverland in subsequent works.Barrie's contributions to literature and theater were recognized with numerous honors, including being made a baronet in 1913 and receiving the Order of Merit in 1922. Despite his other successful works, Peter Pan overshadowed much of his career. Barrie's philanthropy also left a lasting impact; in 1929, he gifted the copyright of Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital, a children's hospital in London, ensuring that the work would continue to benefit children long after his death. Barrie passed away on June 19, 1937, in London, but his creation of Peter Pan remains a cornerstone of children's literature.