Publisher's Synopsis
""Der Tag"" or ""The Tragic Man"" is a novel written by J.M. Barrie, the author of ""Peter Pan"". The story follows the life of a man named John Chalmers, who is a successful playwright and actor. Chalmers is known for his tragic roles on stage, but in his personal life, he is a happy and content man. However, his life takes a turn when he is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Chalmers decides to keep the news of his illness a secret and continues to work on his latest play, which he hopes will be his masterpiece. As he struggles to complete the play, Chalmers begins to question the meaning of his life and the choices he has made. The novel explores themes of mortality, love, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work by one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century.1914. Scottish dramatist and novelist known for the whimsy and sentimental fantasy of his work, Barrie became world famous with his play and story about Peter Pan. His play, Der Tag is a thinly veiled WWI propaganda piece. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
