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The real Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie and the boy who inspired him, Piers Dudgeon

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The real Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie and the boy who inspired him, Piers Dudgeon

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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collective biography

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illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The real Peter Pan

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bibliography

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Piers Dudgeon

Sub title

J.M. Barrie and the boy who inspired him

Summary

"The world has long been captivated by the story of Peter Pan and the countless movies, plays, musicals, and books that retell the story of Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys. Now, in this behind-the-scenes book, Dudgeon examines the fascinating and complex relationships among Peter Pan's creator, J.M. Barrie, and the family of boys who inspired his work. After meeting the Llewelyn Davies family in London's Kensington Garden, Barrie struck up an intense friendship with the children and their parents. The innocence of Michael, the fourth of five brothers, went on to influence the creation of Barrie's most famous character. Barrie was so close to the Llewelyn Davies family that he became trustee and guardian to the boys following the deaths of their parents. Although the relationship between the boys and Barrie (and particularly between Barrie and Michael) was enduring, it was punctuated by the fiercest of tragedies. Throughout the heart-rending saga of Barrie's involvement with the Llewelyn Davies brothers, it is the figure of Michael, the most original and inspirational of their number, and yet also the one whose fate is most pitiable, that stands out. The Real Peter Pan is a captivating true story of childhood, friendship, war, love, and regret"

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J.M. Barrie and the boy who inspired him

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