Bøger af James Matthew Barrie

Better Dead is a novel written by James Matthew Barrie and published in 1908. The story takes place in London and revolves around the life of a man named Tommy, who is a struggling writer. Tommy is in love with a woman named Elspeth, who is engaged to another man. Despite his love for Elspeth, Tommy is unable to confess his feelings to her.One day, Tommy is approached by a mysterious stranger who offers him a large sum of money to write a book about a man who has faked his own death. Tommy is initially hesitant, but the promise of money is too great to resist. As he begins to research the subject, Tommy becomes obsessed with the idea of faking his own death.Tommy's obsession leads him down a dangerous path, as he begins to involve himself with criminals and engage in illegal activities. Meanwhile, Elspeth becomes increasingly concerned about Tommy's behavior and tries to intervene.The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a gripping and suspenseful tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Has it ever been your lot, reader, to be persecuted by a pretty woman who thinks, without a tittle of reason, that you are bowed down under a hopeless partiality for her? It is thus that I have been pursued for several years now by the unwelcome sympathy of the tender-hearted and virtuous Mary A----. When we pass in the street the poor deluded soul subdues her buoyancy.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1896 Edition.

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Peter Pan is the timeless classic everyone has grown up to. It has been passed down from generation to generation but it all started with one man, J. M. Barrie. Barrie made sure that this story would be appropriate for all ages. Some of the language might be a bit difficult for the youngest range but the context helps to figure out a funny word or two. It appeals to the older range because of the layers it conceals. Behind each game they play is a message. Hidden under each smile Wendy gives to Peter is her hidden kiss. However, this story relates mostly to teenagers as they are going through the stage of growing up. The Disney movies about Peter Pan have tried hard to incorporate everything from the book, but they didn't get every meaning or all the symbolism. For example, Mrs. Darling and Wendy Darling both have a hidden kiss. This kiss is hidden under the right hand corner of their mouths and only their true love can find it. Because Mr. Darling can't find Mrs. Darling's kiss, perhaps Barrie is trying to say that although she loves Mr. Darling dearly, he isn't her true love. Barrie fills his book with the perfect amount of detail. Children don't get bored because there is too much and adults don't need any more. At one point in the story, Barrie writes about the adventures at the lagoon. "If you shut your eyes and are a lucky one, you may see at times a shapeless pool of lovely pale colors suspended in the darkness; then if you squeeze your eyes tighter, the pool begins to take shape, and the colors become so vivid that with another squeeze they must go on fire." It is work like this that captures the reader and makes them never put the book down. The action and the drama are another reason such a wide age range is attached to this story. The lost boys go on countless raids and enticing adventures that children can only dream about. The love story between Peter and Wendy thickens throughout the entire book and we don't know till the end whether the Darlings will return home to England or stay in Neverland forever. Barrie does an incredible job with the characters. John and Michael are as adorable as ever, Captain Hook as evil, Tinkerbell as envious, Peter as cocky and Wendy as in love. Though the title expresses that the story is about Peter Pan, one of Barrie's hidden messages was that it was really Wendy's story. Peter Pan can meet many more pirates and have many more adventures but Wendy only had that one time with him. She could only be his mother, or possibly his only love, once in her life. She was supposed to go back to Neverland every spring to do Peter's spring cleaning but he forgot almost every year. Barrie might have been trying to show how forgetful little boys are. He also might have been trying to show Peter's denial that Wendy might grow up. If Peter didn't go back then Wendy might not grow up. If he didn't go back he wouldn't be reminded that he lost the love of his life. Barrie did a phenomenal job with this story. His ideas make you wonder why growing up is necessary and why none of us have ever been able to see Tink's glow, outside of our dreams. This book is suitable for all ages: the only thing that could make it even better were if we could be in the story ourselves.

This is a combination of two of J. M. Barrie's well-known stories: Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens & Peter Pan. Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens: an origin story where the infant Peter flies away from his home, takes up residence in Kensington Gardens and makes friends with the fairies. It is a "book-within-a-book" that was first published in Barrie's The Little White Bird in 1902. Barrie, Sir James Mathew (1860-1937) - Scottish novelist and playwright, best known for his whimsical tales of fantasy. Peter Pan (1904) - Barrie's most famous work is a fantasy about the Darling children - Wendy, Michael, and John - and Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up. Peter teaches the Darlings to fly and takes them to Neverland where they meet the lost boys, encounter Indians, and battle with Captain Hook and his Pirates in this classic children's adventure tale. J.M. Barrie was best known for the creation of Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up on Neverland. Peter Pan is one of the most popular children's characters ever and remains a favorite across the world.

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When a Man's Single, A Tale of Literary Life by J. M. Barrie. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1889 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

1918. One of the best known of Barrie's fantastic modern plays. Concerned with an aristocratic English family who revert to the state of Nature when shipwrecked on a desert island. While there they are willing slaves of their former butler, but on return to civilization the positions are shifted.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ A Window In Thrums. Margaret Ogilvy; Volume 3 Of Works; James Matthew Barrie James Matthew Barrie Hodder and Stoughton, 1913

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This is a combination of two of J. M. Barrie's well-known stories: Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens & Peter and Wendy. Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens: an origin story where the infant Peter Pan flies away from his home, takes up residence in Kensington Gardens and makes friends with the fairies. It is a "book-within-a-book" that was first published in Barrie's The Little White Bird in 1902. Barrie, Sir James Mathew (1860-1937) - Scottish novelist and playwright, best known for his whimsical tales of fantasy. Peter Pan (1904) Barrie's most famous work is a fantasy about the Darling children - Wendy, Michael, and John - and Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up. Peter teaches the Darlings to fly and takes them to Neverland where they meet the lost boys, encounter Indians, and battle with Captain Hook and his Pirates in this classic children's adventure tale. J.M. Barrie was best known for the creation of Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up on Neverland. Peter Pan is one of the most popular children's characters ever and remains a favorite across the world.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.

J. M. Barrie first used Peter Pan as a character in a section of The Little White Bird (1902). He returned to that character as the centre of his stage play entitled Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, which premiered on 27 December 1904 in London. The play was highly popular, running to 1913. Following the success of the 1904 play, Barrie's publishers, Hodder and Stoughton, extracted chapters 13-18 of The Little White Bird and republished them in 1906 under the title Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, with the addition of illustrations by Arthur Rackham. Barrie adapted and expanded the play's story line as a novel, published in 1911 as Peter and Wendy.

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Jess is a novel written by James Matthew Barrie, first published in 1898. The story is set in the Scottish countryside and follows the life of a young girl named Jess. She is a bright and imaginative child who lives with her grandmother in a small village. Jess's mother died when she was young, and her father works as a sailor, rarely coming home to visit.Despite her difficult circumstances, Jess is a happy and curious child, always eager to explore the world around her. She spends her days playing with her friends, learning from her grandmother, and dreaming of the day when her father will return home for good.As Jess grows older, she begins to realize that life is not always easy. She faces challenges and heartbreak, but she never loses her spirit or her love for the world around her. Through her struggles, Jess learns the importance of family, friendship, and perseverance.Barrie's writing is engaging and vivid, bringing the Scottish countryside to life with his descriptions of the landscape and the people who live there. Jess is a timeless tale of childhood, family, and the power of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Novels, Tales And Sketches Of J.M. Barrie ...: Half Hours. Der Tag; Volume 9 Of The Novels, Tales And Sketches Of J.M. Barrie; James Matthew Barrie James Matthew Barrie C. Scribner's Sons, 1920

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition.

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This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Novels, Tales And Sketches Of J.M. Barrie ...: Echoes Of The War; Volume 10 Of The Novels, Tales And Sketches Of J.M. Barrie; James Matthew Barrie James Matthew Barrie C. Scribner's Sons, 1920

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1910 Edition.