1902, 1st, THE LITTLE WHITE BIRD, by J. M. BARRIE, KENSINGTON GARDENS, PETER PAN

Description: The Little White Bird, or Adventures in Kensington Gardens by J. M. Barrie New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1902 First Edition, First Printing Octavo, iv, 349 pages, publisher's original gilt lettered and decorated green cloth covered boards. Top edge gilt. Previous owner's inscription, hinges cracked, gilt partially worn from the top edge, some rubbing and wear, else in good condition. The Little White Bird, or Adventures in Kensington Gardens by J. M. Barrie, first published in 1902, is a charming blend of fantasy and sentiment that introduces the world to Peter Pan, one of literature’s most iconic characters. The novel follows a middle-aged, unnamed narrator who forges a tender, if somewhat possessive, bond with a young boy named David. Interwoven with this relationship are fantastical tales set in Kensington Gardens, where Peter Pan first appears as a magical child who can fly and live among the fairies. The story explores themes of imagination, innocence, and the fleeting nature of childhood, juxtaposing the whimsy of its fantastical elements with the narrator’s deep sense of loneliness and longing. While often overshadowed by Barrie’s later play Peter Pan; or, The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, this novel provides a poignant and whimsical foundation for Peter Pan’s origin, making it a cornerstone of Edwardian children's literature. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

Price: 250.25 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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