The Little White Bird

by J. M. Barrie

Overview

"The Little White Bird" by J.M. Barrie is a charming and imaginative novel that is often remembered for introducing the world to the character Peter Pan, who later became the central figure in Barrie's famous play and novel, "Peter Pan." The novel is divided into two parts. The first part is a whimsical and sentimental story narrated by the author, who encounters a young boy named David in London's Kensington Gardens. David's unique perspective and enchanting stories capture the author's attention. It is during these encounters that the author first tells the tale of Peter Pan, a magical boy who never grows up and lives in the heart of the gardens. This introduction to Peter Pan and the idea of Neverland lays the foundation for the beloved character's future adventures. The second part of the book is a more traditional narrative, focusing on the adventures and misadventures of the author and a boy named Porthos. This section explores themes of childhood, imagination, and the passage of time, with Peter Pan making occasional appearances. "The Little White Bird" is celebrated for its whimsical storytelling and its portrayal of the innocence and wonder of childhood. It beautifully captures the magic of childhood imagination and the desire to hold onto the joys of youth. While it may not be as well-known as "Peter Pan," it remains an important work in the development of the character and the world of Neverland. Overall, "The Little White Bird" is a delightful and enchanting novel that showcases J.M. Barrie's talent for storytelling and his ability to create timeless and beloved characters like Peter Pan. It invites readers of all ages to embrace the wonder and magic of childhood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9791041951987
Publisher:	Culturea
Publication date:	09/17/2023
Pages:	154
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

J. M. Barrie (1860-1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright. Born in Kirriemuir, Barrie was raised in a strict Calvinist family. At the age of six, he lost his brother David to an ice-skating accident, a tragedy which left his family devastated and led to a strengthening in Barrie’s relationship with his mother. At school, he developed a passion for reading and acting, forming a drama club with his friends in Glasgow. After graduating from the University of Edinburgh, he found work as a journalist for the Nottingham Journal while writing the stories that would become his first novels. The Little White Bird (1902), a blend of fairytale fiction and social commentary, was his first novel to feature the beloved character Peter Pan, who would take the lead in his 1904 play Peter Pan; or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up, later adapted for a 1911 novel and immortalized in the 1953 Disney animated film. A friend of Robert Louis Stevenson, George Bernard Shaw, and H. G. Wells, Barrie is known for his relationship with the Llewelyn Davies family, whose young boys were the inspiration for his stories of Peter Pan’s adventures with Wendy, Tinker Bell, and the Lost Boys on the island of Neverland.