The Story of Peter Pan, Retold from the fairy play by Sir James Barrie: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Story of Peter Pan, Retold from the fairy play by Sir James Barrie: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Story of Peter Pan, Retold from the fairy play by Sir James Barrie is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew) (1860–1937); O'Connor, Daniel (1880–1951).
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"The Story of Peter Pan, Retold from the fairy play by Sir J.M. Barrie by O'Connor et al." is a children’s adaptation of the classic tale originally penned by Sir J.M. Barrie, likely written in the early 20th century. This retelling is presented in the format of a narrative that brings to life the themes of childhood wonder and imagination. The topic centers on Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to grow up, and his adventures in the fantastical Never-Never-Never Land alongside Wendy Darling and other characters such as Captain Hook and Tinker Bell. The storyline follows Peter Pan as he visits the nursery of the Darling children and invites them to join him on a journey to Never-Never-Never Land. Once there, they encounter various magical creatures, including mermaids and fairies, while also facing the nefarious pirate Captain Hook. Wendy takes on the role of mother to Peter and the Lost Boys, fostering a nurturing environment amidst their adventures. As they navigate challenges and friendships, the narrative explores themes of innocence, the desire to remain a child, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. Ultimately, the Darlings return home, while Peter chooses to stay in his whimsical world, embodying the eternal spirit of youth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Story of Peter Pan, Retold from the fairy play by Sir James Barrie
- Author credits: Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew) (1860–1937); O'Connor, Daniel (1880–1951)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children -- Juvenile fiction
- Fairies -- Juvenile fiction
- Fairy tales
- Fantasy literature
- Mermaids -- Juvenile fiction
- Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Novels
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