Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up or Peter and Wendy, often known simply as Peter Pan, is a work by J. M. Barrie, in the form of a 1904 play and a 1911 novel. Both versions tell the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous yet innocent little boy who can fly, and has many adventures on the island of Neverland that is inhabited by mermaids, fairies, Native Americans and pirates. The Peter Pan stories also involve the characters Wendy Darling and her two brothers, Peter's fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and the pirate Captain Hook. The play and novel were inspired by Barrie's friendship…mehr
Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up or Peter and Wendy, often known simply as Peter Pan, is a work by J. M. Barrie, in the form of a 1904 play and a 1911 novel. Both versions tell the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous yet innocent little boy who can fly, and has many adventures on the island of Neverland that is inhabited by mermaids, fairies, Native Americans and pirates. The Peter Pan stories also involve the characters Wendy Darling and her two brothers, Peter's fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and the pirate Captain Hook. The play and novel were inspired by Barrie's friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family. Barrie continued to revise the play for years after its debut until publication of the play script in 1928. The play debuted at the Duke of York's Theatre in London on 27 December 1904 with Nina Boucicault, daughter of playwright Dion Boucicault, in the title role. A Broadway production was mounted in 1905 starring Maude Adams. It was later revived with such actresses as Marilyn Miller and Eva Le Gallienne. The play has since been adapted as a pantomime, stage musical, a television special, and several films, including a 1924 silent film, the 1953 Disney animated film, and a 2003 live action production. The play is now rarely performed in its original form on stage in the United Kingdom, whereas pantomime adaptations are frequently staged around Christmas. In the U.S., the original version has also been supplanted in popularity by the 1954 musical version, which became popular on television. The novel was first published in 1911 by Hodder & Stoughton in the United Kingdom, and Charles Scribner's Sons in the United States. The original book contains a frontispiece and 11 half-tone plates by artist F. D. Bedford (whose illustrations are still under copyright in the EU). The novel was first abridged by May Byron in 1915, with Barrie's permission, and published under the title Peter Pan and Wendy, the first time this form was used. This version was later illustrated by Mabel Lucie Attwell in 1921. In 1929, Barrie gave the copyright of the Peter Pan works to Great Ormond Street Hospital, a children's hospital in London.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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.
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