J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
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.
Peter Pan
In a land where childhood never ends, a flying boy fights pirates and grapples with the bittersweet pangs of growing up alongside a girl torn between fantasy and reality
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
An Edinburgh Eleven: Pencil Portraits from College Life
Experience student life in Scotland as the author paints people's candid portraits, revealing the unique atmosphere of college through both well-known personalities and casual mishaps.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Dear Brutus
When a group of guests seek a second chance in a magical wood, they will be forced to face the hidden truths of their past lives.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Mary Rose : $b A play in three acts
Within the haunting atmosphere of a manor house, long-lost memories resurface, beckoning a character to confront a spectral mystery rooted deep in their childhood.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Better Dead
In a bustling city, a young man confronts love, loss, and the crushing weight of ambition as his dreams collide with a harsh reality.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
A Holiday in Bed, and Other Sketches
Escape the chaos of typical vacations and discover the unexpected joys of resting comfortably in bed, where relaxation becomes a delightful indulgence.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Tommy and Grizel
A young man chasing literary dreams in London finds his path tangled by a reclusive mentor, a sister with ambitions, and a mysterious figure from his past.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Courage
A powerful call to action urges young adults to boldly embrace their futures, challenge old ideas, and bravely shape a better world.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
The Little Minister
In a quaint Scottish town, a youthful clergyman's arrival stirs up hidden passions and societal strife, as he finds himself caught between his calling and the allure of an enigmatic outsider.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Margaret Ogilvy
Experience the profound connection between a son and his mother, whose resilience and love shaped his world.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
A boy gives up being human to flutter away to a world of fairies and never-ending adventures in a magical park.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Auld Licht Idylls
In a remote Scottish town, a schoolmaster grapples with the loneliness and hardships of winter as he observes the unique lives of those around him.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Neither Dorking nor the Abbey
After a writer's death, a joyful tribute replaces grieving as followers remember his impactful legacy.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Auld Licht Idyls
In a close-knit village bound by tradition and faith, the intertwining lives of its unique residents unfold against the backdrop of a changing world.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
The old lady shows her medals
** In war-torn London, a woman constructs an elaborate lie about a son fighting at the front to escape loneliness and find acceptance amongst her peers.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of James Matthew Barrie
Explore a collection of imaginative plays and novels from a celebrated author, famous for his timeless tales of childhood, fantasy, and the struggles of growing up.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
"Der Tag"; or, The Tragic Man
Torn between ambition and morality, a powerful leader ignores a haunting warning and plunges his nation into devastation.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Peter and Wendy
A boy who never grows up takes a young girl and her brothers to a magical island, where they face pirates and explore the joys and sorrows of eternal youth.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
A Window in Thrums
In a small Scottish town, a mother's window becomes a portal to her past, revealing stories of love, loss, and the enduring strength of community.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Echoes of the War
Amidst war's shadows, a charwoman's secrets and her son's return stir up a brew of friendship, anxiety, and resilience.
By J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie