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J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) was the Scottish novelist and playwright best known for the creation of Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up in Neverland. Peter Pan is one of the most popular children's characters ever and remains a favorite across the world.

Long ago, in the days when our caged blackbirds never saw a king's soldier without whistling impudently, "Come ower the water to Charlie," a minister of Thrums was to be married, but something happened, and he remained a bachelor. Then, when he was old, he passed in our square... Read Full Overview

BornJames Matthew Barrie 9 May 1860 Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland Died19 June 1937 (aged 77) London, England Resting placeKirriemuir Cemetery, Angus, Scotland OccupationNovelist, playwright NationalityScottish CitizenshipUnited Kingdom EducationGlasgow Academy Forfar Academy Dumfries... Read Full Overview

The Little Minister by J.M. Barrie is a heartwarming and romantic tale set in the fictional Scottish village of Thrums. Reverend Gavin Dishart, the young and idealistic minister, finds his faith and convictions tested when he encounters the enigmatic and captivating gypsy... Read Full Overview

Return to the idyllic landscapes of rural Scotland with J.M. Barrie's "The Little Minister," a timeless work of Scottish fiction. Set against a backdrop of historical change, this novel explores the complexities of country life and the enduring power of romance.

When published, J.M. Barrie's The Little Minister was quickly identified, along with Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles, as one of the two great literary events of the year. Within the space of two years the book had sold in excess of 35,000 copies. Set in 'Thrums', the... Read Full Overview