“Every living thing was shunning him. Poor little Peter Pan, he sat down and cried, and even then he did not know that, for a bird, he was sitting on his wrong part. It is a blessing that he did not know, for otherwise he would have lost faith in his power to fly, and the moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it. The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply that they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.”
Quote by James M. Barrie
Work
The Little White Bird (Annotated Edition)
This annotated edition of J.M. Barrie's 'The Little White Bird' presents the original 1902 novel, which is notable for first introducing the character of Peter Pan. The story is set in London and combines elements of fantasy, social commentary, and autobiographical reflection. It follows a middle-aged bachelor who befriends a young boy and his mother, and includes the embedded narrative of Peter Pan, a boy who can fly and never grows up. The annotations in this edition provide contextual notes on the text, helping readers understand the historical and literary references within Barrie's work. more
Author
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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