Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens E-Book

J.m Barrie

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Für Kinder und Jugendliche
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

In "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens," J. M. Barrie crafts a whimsical and enchanting narrative that delves into the imagination and the innocence of childhood. This richly illustrated tale follows Peter Pan, a mischievous fairy boy, as he embarks on adventures in Kensington Gardens, exploring themes of freedom, longing, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. Barrie's prose is characterized by its lyrical quality and playful dialogue, beautifully complementing the ornate illustrations that engage readers in a fantastical realm where the ordinary transcends into the extraordinary. The book emerges from the broader context of Barrie's works, which often grapple with themes of escapism and the transient nature of childhood, culminating in a poignant reflection on the complexities of maturity. J. M. Barrie, a Scottish author and playwright, famously introduced the world to Peter Pan through his earlier works, including the play "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up." His deep-seated fascination with childhood and the profound impact of loss in his own life significantly shaped his narrative choices. Barrie's rich literary background and personal experiences lend a unique authenticity to his portrayal of Peter and his idyllic escapades, making them resonate with readers of all ages. "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens" is a timeless classic that beckons readers into a vibrant world of fantasy and imagination. Highly recommended for both children and adults, this enchanting work invites reflections on the passage of youth while celebrating the vivid adventures that make childhood so unforgettable. Barrie's masterful storytelling artfully reminds us of the joys and sorrows inherent in letting go of innocence, ensuring a lasting place in the hearts of its readers.

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J. M. Barrie

Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens

Published by Good Press, 2022

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER I

CHAPTER II

CHAPTER III

CHAPTER IV

CHAPTER V

CHAPTER VI

ILLUSTRATIONS

PETER PAN

IN KENSINGTON GARDENS

I

THE GRAND TOUR OF THE GARDENS

II

PETER PAN

III

THE THRUSH'S NEST

IV

LOCK-OUT TIME

V

THE LITTLE HOUSE

VI

PETER'S GOAT

CHAPTER I

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THE GRAND TOUR OF THE GARDENS

CHAPTER II

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PETER PAN

CHAPTER III

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THE THRUSH'S NEST

CHAPTER IV

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LOCK-OUT TIME

CHAPTER V

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THE LITTLE HOUSE

CHAPTER VI

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PETER'S GOAT

ILLUSTRATIONS

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1. 'The Kensington Gardens are in London, where the King lives' . . . . . . . . . Frontispiece

2. 'The lady with the balloons, who sits just outside'

3. 'Old Mr. Salford was a crab-apple of an old gentleman who wandered all day in the Gardens'

4. 'When he heard Peter's voice he popped in alarm behind a tulip'

5. 'Put his strange case before old Solomon Caw'

6. 'After this the birds said that they would help him no more in his mad enterprise'

7. 'For years he had been quietly filling his stocking'

8. 'Fairies are all more or less in hiding until dusk'

9. 'These tricky fairies sometimes slyly change the board on a ball night'

10. 'When her Majesty wants to know the time'

11. 'Peter Pan is the fairies' orchestra'

12. 'A chrysanthemum heard her, and said pointedly, "Hoity-toity, what is this?"'

13. 'Shook his bald head and murmured, "Cold, quite cold."'

14. 'Fairies never say, "We feel happy"; what they say is, "We feel dancey."'

15. 'Looking very undancey indeed'

16. 'Building the house for Maimie'

PETER PAN

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IN KENSINGTON GARDENS

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Map of Peter Pan's Kensington Gardens

I

THE GRAND TOUR OF THE GARDENS

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You must see for yourselves that it will be difficult to follow Peter Pan's adventures unless you are familiar with the Kensington Gardens. They are in London, where the King lives, and I used to take David there nearly every day unless he was looking decidedly flushed. No child has ever been in the whole of the Gardens, because it is so soon time to turn back. The reason it is soon time to turn back is that, if you are as small as David, you sleep from twelve to one. If your mother was not so sure that you sleep from twelve to one, you could most likely see the whole of them.

The Gardens are bounded on one side by a never-ending line of omnibuses, over which your nurse has such authority that if she holds up her finger to any one of them it stops immediately. She then crosses with you in safety to the other side. There are more gates to the Gardens than one gate, but that is the one you go in at, and before you go in you speak to the lady with the balloons, who sits just outside. This is as near to being inside as she may venture, because, if she were to let go her hold of the railings for one moment, the balloons would lift her up, and she would be flown away. She sits very squat, for the balloons are always tugging at her, and the strain has given her quite a red face. Once she was a new one, because the old one had let go, and David was very sorry for the old one, but as she did let go, he wished he had been there to see.