Portrait of J. M. Barrie

Author profile

J. M. Barrie

1860–1937 · Scotland

A Scottish novelist and playwright whose Peter Pan stories combine domestic comedy, fantasy and an uneasy fascination with never growing up.

Children’s Literature Drama

Life and context

A short timeline

1860
Born in Scotland.
1911
Peter Pan published.
1902
The Admirable Crichton published.
Unknown year
Margaret Ogilvy published.
1937
End of the author’s recorded life.

Recurring concerns

Themes and style

childhood
imagination
memory
growing up

Playful omniscient narration that shifts between wonder, irony and melancholy.

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Works by J. M. Barrie

7 works in the Linden collection.

Cover of Peter Pan

Children’s Literature

Peter Pan

J. M. Barrie

Children’s Literature · A2–B1 · 4 hr

Cover of The Admirable Crichton

Drama

The Admirable Crichton

J. M. Barrie

Drama · A2–B1 · 2 hr

Cover of Margaret Ogilvy

Biography & Memoir

Margaret Ogilvy

J. M. Barrie

Biography & Memoir · B2–C1 · 3 hr

Cover of Quality Street: A Comedy

Drama

Quality Street: A Comedy

J. M. Barrie

Drama · A2–B1 · 2 hr

Cover of The Story of Peter Pan, Retold from the fairy play by Sir James Barrie

Fantasy

The Story of Peter Pan, Retold from the fairy play by Sir James Barrie

Daniel O'Connor, J. M. Barrie

Fantasy · B1–B2 · 51 min

Cover of A kiss for Cinderella: A comedy

Fantasy

A kiss for Cinderella: A comedy

J. M. Barrie

Fantasy · B1–B2 · 2 hr

Cover of Tommy and Grizel

Psychology & Personal Growth

Tommy and Grizel

J. M. Barrie

Psychology & Personal Growth · B1–B2 · 11 hr

Author FAQ

Where should I start?

Which J. M. Barrie book should I read first?

Explore Peter Pan, then compare the lengths and subjects of the available works.

Is the author portrait historical?

This is a Linden original, historically informed editorial portrait—not an archival photograph. It is based on commonly documented appearance and period clothing; reuse status: Linden original artwork.