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Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. What if you never had to grow up? J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan brings this timeless question to life through the adventures of Wendy Darling, her brothers, and the boy who never ages. Swept from their London nursery to the magical realm of Neverland, they encounter fairies, mermaids, and the villainous Captain Hook, while Wendy assumes the role of mother to Peter and the Lost Boys. Amid sword fights, daring escapes, and flights of wonder, the children begin to see that eternal youth comes at a cost, and that home and family hold a magic of their own. First staged as a play in 1904 and later novelized in 1911, Peter Pan became a cultural landmark, exploring themes of childhood, imagination, and the bittersweet transition to adulthood. Its enduring charm has inspired countless adaptations across stage, screen, and literature, ensuring its place as one of the most beloved classics of all time.

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James Matthew Barrie, born on May 9, 1860, in Kirriemuir, Scotland, was a prolific Scottish novelist and playwright best known for creating Peter Pan. He grew up in a large family, the ninth of ten children, and his early life was deeply influenced by the tragic death of his older brother David. This event, particularly the way his mother coped with the loss by clinging to the idea that David would remain a boy forever, is often cited as a significant inspiration for Barrie's later work, especially the character of Peter Pan. Barrie's storytelling abilities were evident from a young age, and he pursued his passion for writing, eventually studying at the University of Edinburgh.Barrie began his literary career as a journalist before finding success as a novelist and playwright. His early works, which nostalgically depicted life in small-town Scotland, brought him initial recognition. However, it was his friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family, particularly the five boys, that truly shaped his legacy. Inspired by their imaginative play, Barrie created Peter Pan, a character that first appeared in his 1902 novel The Little White Bird and was later immortalized in the 1904 play Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. The story of the boy who never ages resonated with audiences, and Barrie continued to develop the world of Neverland in subsequent works.Barrie's contributions to literature and theater were recognized with numerous honors, including being made a baronet in 1913 and receiving the Order of Merit in 1922. Despite his other successful works, Peter Pan overshadowed much of his career. Barrie's philanthropy also left a lasting impact; in 1929, he gifted the copyright of Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital, a children's hospital in London, ensuring that the work would continue to benefit children long after his death. Barrie passed away on June 19, 1937, in London, but his creation of Peter Pan remains a cornerstone of children's literature.

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