J. M. Barrie

James Matthew Barrie was a Scottish novelist and playwright born in Kirriemuir, Scotland, in 1860. He studied at the University of Edinburgh before pursuing a career in writing. Barrie became widely known for his novels and plays, particularly his stories about childhood, imagination, and adventure. His most famous character, Peter Pan, first appeared in his novel The Little White Bird (1902) and later became the central figure in the stage play Peter Pan; or, The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (1904). Barrie expanded the story into the novel Peter and Wendy, published in 1911. His other works include Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens and The Admirable Crichton. His stories about Peter Pan remain widely read and have inspired numerous adaptations for theatre and film. He died in London, England, in 1937.