Complete Plays of J. M. Barrie (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. From Peter Pan and the Lost Boys to Mary Rose—fairy plays, Edwardian wit, and timeless fantasyBy James Matthew Barrie
Length52h 57m
About this audiobook
Complete Plays of J. M. Barrie gathers the dramatic range of a writer too often reduced to Peter Pan alone. These plays move between drawing-room comedy, fantasy, social observation, and wistful romance, revealing Barrie's distinctive mixture of whimsy and melancholy. His theatre belongs to the late Victorian and Edwardian stage, yet it quietly unsettles conventional realism through dreamlike premises, metatheatrical playfulness, and a persistent fascination with childhood, memory, and emotional evasion. James Matthew Barrie, born in Scotland in 1860, carried into his writing a deep sensitivity to loss, family mythology, and the imaginative refuge of childhood. His early career in journalism and fiction sharpened his eye for dialogue and social nuance, while his theatrical success made him one of the most recognizable dramatists of his generation. Personal bereavement and his complex relationships with children and families helped shape the emotional texture of his drama. This collection is highly recommended for readers interested in British theatre, modern fantasy, or the cultural imagination of childhood. It offers both historical importance and enduring theatrical charm.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length52 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 25, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Complete Plays of J. M. Barrie (Annotated)
26Alice Sit-by-the-Fire (pt. 2)
2Introduction
27A Kiss for Cinderella (pt. 1)
3Author Biography
28A Kiss for Cinderella (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
29Shall We Join the Ladies?
5Synopsis (Selection)
30Half an Hour
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6Ibsen’s Ghost
31Seven Women
7Jane Annie
32Old Friends
8Walker, London
33Mary Rose (pt. 1)
9The Professor's Love Story (pt. 1)
34Mary Rose (pt. 2)
10The Professor's Love Story (pt. 2)
35The Boy David (pt. 1)
11The Little Minister: A Play (pt. 1)
36The Boy David (pt. 2)
12The Little Minister: A Play (pt. 2)
37Half Hours
13The Wedding Guest
38Pantaloon
14Little Mary (pt. 1)
39The Twelve-Pound Look
15Little Mary (pt. 2)
40Rosalind
16Quality Street (pt. 1)
41The Will
17Quality Street (pt. 2)
42Echoes of the War
18The Admirable Crichton (pt. 1)
43The Old Lady Shows Her Medals
19The Admirable Crichton (pt. 2)
44The New Word
20What Every Woman Knows (pt. 1)
45Barbara's Wedding
21What Every Woman Knows (pt. 2)
46A Well-Remembered Voice
22Der Tag (The Tragic Man)
47Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (pt. 1)
23Dear Brutus (pt. 1)
48Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (pt. 2)
24Dear Brutus (pt. 2)
49When Wendy Grew Up
25Alice Sit-by-the-Fire (pt. 1)
50Analysis
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