About James Matthew Barrie
James Matthew Barrie was a Scottish author and playwright, best known for creating the beloved character Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up. Born on May 9, 1860, in Kirriemuir, Scotland, Barrie's works often explore themes of childhood and imagination, blending whimsy with deeper emotional currents. His play "Peter Pan; or, The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up" first premiered in 1904, and it has since become a timeless classic, inspiring numerous adaptations and maintaining a lasting legacy in literature and theater.