Unique ElementsHistorical contextDetailed 20th century analysisAbout Peter Pan“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.”Scottish author and dramatist J.M. Barrie first released Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up as a play for the London stage in 1904. He followed it up in 1911 with the release of the story in novel form, titled Peter and Wendy. Peter Pan, a mischievous yet innocent little boy who can fly, visits the enchanted island of Neverland which is inhabited by mermaids, fairies, natives, and pirates.The celebrated characters in Peter and Wendy have become enshrined in our culture, including Tinker Bell, Wendy, the Lost Boys, and the pirate Captain Hook. Both the play and novel were inspired by Barrie's friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family. An unmissable and truly magical literary classic. Read more