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“The difference between him and the other boys at such a time was that they knew it was make-believe, while to hime make-believe and true were exactly the same thing. This sometimes troubled them, as when they had to make-believe that they had had their dinners.”

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James M. Barrie
James M. Barrie

James M. Barrie, born on May 9, 1860, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on June 19, 1937, was a renowned British novelist and playwright. He is best known for his classic children's novel 'Peter Pan'. Barrie's unique literary style and contributions to children's literature have earned him widespread acclaim. more

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