"Margaret Ogilvy: Life Is a Long Lesson in Humility" is a biographical book written by J. M. Barrie, about his mother and family life in Scotland. It is a heartfelt tribute to Barrie's mother and provides a detailed look into his family life and upbringing in Scotland. Barrie recounts his mother telling tales of her childhood, and credits her with...More
Sir James Matthew Barrie (9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright known for creating Peter Pan, a story about a boy who never grows up and has magical adventures in Neverland with a girl named Wendy. Barrie lived in Scotland before moving to London where he met the Llewelyn Davies boys, who inspired him to write about a baby boy's 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 became his most popular work, overshadowing his other successful novels and plays. Barrie gave the rights to the Peter Pan works to Great...More
Sir James Matthew Barrie (9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright known for creating Peter Pan, a story about a boy who never grows up and has magical adventures in Neverland with a girl named Wendy. Barrie lived in Scotland before moving to London where he met the Llewelyn Davies boys, who inspired him to write about a baby boy's 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 became his most popular work, overshadowing his other successful novels and plays. Barrie gave the rights to the Peter Pan works to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children before his death, which still benefits from them today.
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"Margaret Ogilvy: Life Is a Long Lesson in Humility" is a biographical book written by J. M. Barrie, about his mother and family life in Scotland. It is a heartfelt tribute to Barrie's mother and provides a detailed look into his family life and upbringing in Scotland. Barrie recounts his mother telling tales of her childhood, and credits her with inspiring his interest in literature. This is a touching and emotional account of family life, loss, and a moving portrayal of a close relationship between a mother and her son, based on empathy, understanding, and acceptance. It captures the essence of Margaret's personality and the profound impact she had on Barrie's life.
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