The Admirable Crichton

The Admirable Crichton
Author: James Matthew Barrie
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1999
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780192839190

In addition to the ever-popular "Peter Pan", J.M. Barrie also wrote social comedy and political satire. "The Admirable Crichton and "What Every Woman Knows" are shrewd contributions to the politics of class and gender, while "Mary Rose" is one of the best ghost stories written for the stage.

Peter Pan and Other Plays

Peter Pan and Other Plays
Author: J. M. Barrie
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Total Pages: 828
Release: 1995-05-18
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 0191505692

As well as being the author of the greatest of all children's plays, Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie also wrote sophisticated social comedy and political satire. The Admirable Crichton and What Every Woman Knows are shrewd and entertaining contributions to the politics of class and gender, while Mary Rose is one of the best ghost stories written for the stage.

Peter Pan on Stage and Screen, 1904-2010, 2d ed.

Peter Pan on Stage and Screen, 1904-2010, 2d ed.
Author: Bruce K. Hanson
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2011-08-10
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0786486198

Recounting the more than century-long stage and screen history of J.M. Barrie's play Peter Pan, Bruce K. Hanson updates and expands his 1993 volume on "The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up." Hanson traces the origin of Barrie's tale through the first London production in 1904, to various British and American theatrical and film productions up to and including the stage versions of 2010. Included are excerpts of interviews with actresses Dinah Sheridan, Mary Martin and Sandy Duncan, all of whom portrayed Peter Pan on stage, and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, lyricists for the 1954 Broadway musical. The book features a wealth of rare photos, posters, programs and costume designs. An appendix lists virtually every actor who has performed a featured role in a London, Broadway or Hollywood production of Peter Pan from 1904 to the present.

Peter Pan

Peter Pan
Author: James Matthew Barrie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2020-09-26
Genre:
ISBN:

All children, except one, grow up. They soon know that they will grow up, and the way Wendy knew was this. One day when she was two years old she was playing in a garden, and she plucked another flower and ran with it to her mother. I suppose she must have looked rather delightful, for Mrs. Darling put her hand to her heart and cried, "Oh, why can't you remain like this for ever!" This was all that passed between them on the subject, but henceforth Wendy knew that she must grow up. You always know after you are two. Two is the beginning of the end.Of course they lived at 14 [their house number on their street], and until Wendy came her mother was the chief one. She was a lovely lady, with a romantic mind and such a sweet mocking mouth. Her romantic mind was like the tiny boxes, one within the other, that come from the puzzling East, however many you discover there is always one more; and her sweet mocking mouth had one kiss on it that Wendy could never get, though there it was, perfectly conspicuous in the right-hand corner.

Peter Pan in Scarlet

Peter Pan in Scarlet
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1416958169

The first-ever authorized sequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan! In August 2004 the Special Trustees of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, who hold the copyright in Peter Pan, launched a worldwide search for a writer to create a sequel to J. M. Barrie's timeless masterpiece. Renowned and multi award-winning English author Geraldine McCaughrean won the honor to write this official sequel, Peter Pan in Scarlet. Illustrated by Scott M. Fischer and set in the 1930s, Peter Pan in Scarlet takes readers flying back to Neverland in an adventure filled with tension, danger, and swashbuckling derring-do!

Peter Pan Adventures – Complete 7 Book Collection (Illustrated)

Peter Pan Adventures – Complete 7 Book Collection (Illustrated)
Author: Oliver Herford
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

The 'Peter Pan Adventures – Complete 7 Book Collection (Illustrated)' encapsulates the imaginative world created around the iconic character of Peter Pan. Encompassing a range of literary styles from the whimsical to the adventurous, this anthology delves into the broader themes of eternal childhood, the essence of storytelling, and the juxtaposition of reality and fantasy. The works included demonstrate the evolution of Peter Pan's character and the Neverland universe through various narratives and visual interpretations, showcasing the diverse yet interconnected explorations of these themes across different texts. Notably, the collection offers an insightful compendium of perspectives, reflecting the richness of the literary context from which Peter Pan emerges. The contributing authors, Oliver Herford, Daniel O'Connor, and J. M. Barrie, bring to this collection a remarkable depth of literary and illustrative talent. Their backgrounds, spanning from playwrighting to children's literature, converge to enrich the thematic concerns of the anthology, tying it to significant cultural and literary movements of their time, including Romanticism and the Golden Age of Illustration. This diversity of backgrounds and literary affiliations underscores the collection's ability to capture the multifaceted essence of the Peter Pan narrative and its enduring appeal across generations. This anthology is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the comprehensive world of Peter Pan. It offers a unique educational journey, inviting readers to explore the nuances of each contribution and the overarching themes that unite them. Beyond its literary and historical value, the 'Peter Pan Adventures – Complete 7 Book Collection (Illustrated)' serves as a platform for dialogue amongst the contributing authors' works, fostering a deeper understanding of the cultural and imaginative landscape from which Peter Pan springs. This collection is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of classic children's literature and those interested in the intersections of narrative form, cultural history, and literary innovation.

Wendy & Peter Pan

Wendy & Peter Pan
Author: Ella Hickson
Publisher: NHB Modern Plays
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Never-Never Land (Imaginary place)
ISBN: 9781848425262

Hickson's version of Barrie's much-loved story puts the character of Wendy firmly center stage, in a refreshingly modern adaptation.

Peter Pan and the Only Children

Peter Pan and the Only Children
Author: Gilbert Adair
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Total Pages: 135
Release: 1987
Genre: Fantasy
ISBN: 9780333439685

Ten-year-old Miranda mysteriously jumps from the ship carrying her and her family from India to England and meets Peter Pan, who now resides beneath the waters of the Indian Ocean.