"Margaret Ogilvy" by J. M. Barrie is a heartfelt biographical account, offering an intimate window into the life of the author's mother, Margaret Ogilvy. Through vivid personal stories, the book explores Margaret's strength, kindness, and the central role she played in her family. The narrative begins by showcasing Barrie's early childhood memories, highlighting his mother's ambitions and the challenges she faced, including the sorrow of losing a child. The author beautifully blends touching moments with lightheartedness, painting a picture of a remarkable woman whose influence deeply shaped his life and creative work.
Margaret Ogilvy
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Experience the profound connection between a son and his mother, whose resilience and love shaped his world.
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About the AuthorSir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote several successful novels and plays. There he met the Llewelyn Davies boys, who inspired him to write about a baby boy who has magical adventures in Kensington Gardens, then to write 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.
Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote several successful novels and plays. There he met the Llewelyn Davies boys, who inspired him to write about a baby boy who has magical adventures in Kensington Gardens, then to write 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.
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