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Echoes of the War is a collection of short stories that explore the impact of World War I on society and individuals. From tales of soldiers on the front lines to stories of families left behind, this book provides a poignant and insightful perspective on one of the most devastating... Read Full Overview

The prolific Scotish author and dramatist J. M. Barrie is most famous for his creation of Peter Pan. Born in Kirriemuir, Forfarshire in 1860, he graduated Edinburgh University and began working as a journalist. Soon after he published his first novel Better Dead becaming a popular... Read Full Overview

A collection of short stories about the impact of World War I on everyday people in England. Barrie explores the effects of war on families, relationships, and individuals in these heartfelt and emotional stories.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally... Read Full Overview

A collection of sketches and stories inspired by World War I, with a mix of humor and pathos. The book includes the famous play 'The Old Lady Shows Her Medals', about an elderly woman who pretends to have a son serving in the war in order to gain social status. Barrie was... Read Full Overview

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, OM (9 May 1860 - 19 June 1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote several successful novels and plays. There... Read Full Overview

"Echoes of the War" from James Matthew Barrie. Scottish author and dramatist (1860 - 1937).

A collection of sketches and stories inspired by World War I, with a mix of humor and pathos. The book includes the famous play 'The Old Lady Shows Her Medals', about an elderly woman who pretends to have a son serving in the war in order to gain social status. Barrie was... Read Full Overview

Echoes of the War is a collection of short stories that explore the impact of World War I on society and individuals. From tales of soldiers on the front lines to stories of families left behind, this book provides a poignant and insightful perspective on one of the most devastating... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

A collection of short stories about the impact of World War I on everyday people in England. Barrie explores the effects of war on families, relationships, and individuals in these heartfelt and emotional stories.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally... Read Full Overview

Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea. The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.