J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan)

J.M. Barrie was a Scottish author best known for creating *Peter Pan*, the beloved story about a boy who never grows up and lives in the magical Neverland. Barrie wrote the tale initially as a play in 1904, later transforming it into a novel. His stories explore themes of childhood innocence, imagination, and the desire to hold onto youth. Barrie’s work has had a lasting cultural impact, inspiring adaptations in theater, film, and popular culture, and highlighting the timeless allure of childhood wonder and the fantasies we cherish.