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The Admirable Crichton: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Admirable Crichton by J. M. Barrie: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The story of the play concerns an aristocratic English family who revert to the state of Nature when shipwrecked on a desert island. While there, they are willing slaves to their former butler, but on return to civilization, the positions are shifted.

Quick facts about The Admirable Crichton

  • Title: The Admirable Crichton
  • Author: J. M. Barrie
  • First published: 1900
  • Genre: drama, manners and customs, shipwrecks
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL461990W

Where to read The Admirable Crichton

The Admirable Crichton by J. M. Barrie is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Admirable Crichton about?

The story of the play concerns an aristocratic English family who revert to the state of Nature when shipwrecked on a desert island.

Who wrote The Admirable Crichton?

The Admirable Crichton was written by J. M. Barrie.

When was The Admirable Crichton published?

The Admirable Crichton was first published in 1900.

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