James M. Barrie was a Scottish author and playwright, best known for his creation of the beloved character Peter Pan. He was born on May 9, 1860, in Kirriemuir, Scotland, the ninth of ten children. His father was a weaver, and his mother was the daughter of a shoemaker.
Barrie attended the University of Edinburgh, where he studied literature and wrote for the student newspaper. After graduation, he worked as a journalist and eventually became a successful playwright. His first play, "Ibsen's Ghost," was produced in 1891, and he went on to write many more plays, including "The Admirable Crichton" and "What Every Woman Knows."
In 1902, Barrie published his most famous work, "The Little White Bird," which introduced the character of Peter Pan. The character became so popular that Barrie wrote a play based on the story, "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up," which premiered in 1904. The play was a huge success and has been adapted into numerous films, stage productions, and other media.
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