The Adventures of Peter Pan: Complete 7 Book Collection with Original Illustrations

Oliver Herford · Daniel O'Connor · J. M. Barrie

May 2022 · DigiCat

About this eBook

This collection includes all the books that capture the magic of Neverland and show the relentless spirit of a boy didn't want to grow up:_x000D_ The Little White Bird introduces the character of Peter Pan, a free spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up._x000D_ Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens – Peter is a seven-day-old infant who, "like all infants", used to be part bird. Peter has complete faith in his flying abilities, and he manages to escape out of the window of his London home and return to Kensington Gardens. Upon returning to the Gardens, Peter is shocked to learn from the crow Solomon Caw that he is not still a bird, but more like a human._x000D_ Peter and Wendy – Peter Pan is the leader of the Lost Boys on the island of Neverland that is inhabited by mermaids, fairies, Native Americans and pirates. He takes Wendy Darling and her two brothers to their magic world and they have many adventures with Peter, his fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and the pirate Captain Hook._x000D_ Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up is a fairy play about a mischievous yet innocent little boy who can fly, and has many adventures on the island of Neverland with Wendy Darling and her two brothers._x000D_ When Wendy Grew Up – Peter returns for Wendy years later. But she is now grown up with a daughter of her own named Jane. When Peter learns that Wendy has "betrayed" him by growing up, he is heartbroken until Jane agrees to come to Neverland as Peter's new mother._x000D_ The Story of Peter Pan is a retelling of the Peter Pan story by Daniel O'Connor._x000D_ The Peter Pan Alphabet by Oliver Herford contains Peter Pan themed rhymes for each letter of the alphabet.

About the author

Oliver Herford (1863–1935) was an Anglo-American writer, poet, and illustrator, often referred to as 'The American Oscar Wilde.' Born in Sheffield, England, but raised in the United States, Herford's wit and pithy writing style gained him considerable recognition during his career. Educated at the Art Students League of New York and in London, Herford's talents were multifaceted, extending beyond writing to include visual arts, particularly pen-and-ink drawings that complemented his humorous verse. Although credited with a wide range of works, 'The Adventures of Peter Pan' is not amongst his writings. Herford's oeuvre mainly consists of fanciful poems and societal satires, such as 'Cupid's Encyclopedia' and 'The Mythological Zoo.' His contributions include the illustration of works for others and his own, poetic collections like 'The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten' and 'An Alphabet of Celebrities.' Herford's style often featured a blend of the quaint, the absurd, and the satirical, targeting the foibles of the social elite. His approach underscores his keen observation skills and the deft manner in which he used language and imagery to entertain and provoke thought in his readers. Despite the inaccuracy regarding his association with 'The Adventures of Peter Pan,' Herford remains an eminent figure in early 20th-century American literature and illustration.