james matthew barrie
Definition
Proper noun A Scottish author and playwright, best known as the creator of the character Peter Pan.
Usage
This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical person, Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet. * The stories of Peter Pan were written by James Matthew Barrie. * James Matthew Barrie's most famous work continues to be adapted for stage and screen.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often used metonymically to refer to the authorial source or the distinctive, whimsical style associated with his most famous creation.
- The film's sensibility has a touch of James Matthew Barrie about it.
Variants and Related Words
- J. M. Barrie: The common abbreviated form of his name, frequently used in literary contexts.
- The play is by J. M. Barrie.
- Sir James Barrie: Refers to the author after he was knighted in 1913.
Synonyms
- Creator of Peter Pan: A descriptive synonym highlighting his most significant legacy.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Peter Pan: The fictional character and the titles of his works (, ).
- Neverland: The fictional island paradise from the Peter Pan stories.
- Kensington Gardens: A London park featured in his early Peter Pan stories.
Noun
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Scottish dramatist and novelist; created Peter Pan (1860-1937)
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