J. M. Barrie

Auld Licht Idylls (eBook, ePUB)

Capturing the essence of Scottish village life in a charming collection of character-driven stories

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Auld Licht Idylls," J. M. Barrie masterfully captures the quintessential essence of Scottish village life in the late 19th century. Through a series of interconnected stories, Barrie employs a whimsical yet sincere prose style that combines humor with poignant observations on human nature and social intricacies. His portrayal of the "Auld Lichts," who adhere to traditional values amidst the encroaching modernity, reflects a rich literary context steeped in Scottish realism and teeming with local color, dialect, and a profound sense of community. Each vignette elegantly balances nostalgia with critical social commentary, making the commonplace extraordinary while illuminating the complexities of rural existence. J. M. Barrie, celebrated for his later work "Peter Pan," uses his own Scottish upbringing to inform the characters and settings in this collection. Growing up in Kirriemuir, Barrie's familiarity with small-town intricacies and the people who inhabit them inform his narratives, which brim with affection and a hint of irony. His keen insights into the human condition, shaped by personal experience and cultural heritage, contribute significantly to the authenticity of his portrayal of village life. Readers seeking a delightful exploration of the intricacies of human relationships and the charm of rural Scotland will find "Auld Licht Idylls" irresistible. Barrie'Äôs lyrical language and vivid characterizations create a warm, inviting atmosphere, offering a window into a world that is at once familiar and uniquely enchanting. This collection is not merely a reflection of a bygone era but a timeless invitation to appreciate the beauty in simplicity and community.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664613219
• Artikelnr.: 58500765

Autorenporträt

Scottish author Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, is most known for creating Peter Pan. He was also a playwright. He was raised and educated in Scotland before relocating to London, where he penned a number of well-received books and plays. There, he met the Llewelyn Davies brothers, who later served as the inspiration for his works Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, a 1904 West End "fairy play," about an ageless boy and an ordinary girl named Wendy who have adventures in the fantasy setting of Neverland. The story of a baby boy who has magical adventures in Kensington Gardens was first included in Barrie's 1902 adult novel The Little White Bird. Despite his ongoing success as a writer, Peter Pan eclipsed all of his earlier works and is credited with making the name Wendy well-known. After the deaths of the Davies boys' parents, Barrie adopted them clandestinely. George V created Barrie a baronet on June 14, 1913, and in the New Year's Honours of 1922, he was inducted into the Order of Merit.