Publisher's Synopsis

Margaret Ogilvy is a memoir written by J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan. The book is a tribute to his mother, Margaret Ogilvy, who passed away when Barrie was in his thirties. The memoir is a loving and nostalgic account of Margaret Ogilvy's life, from her childhood in Scotland to her marriage to Barrie's father, and her role as a mother to Barrie and his siblings. Barrie writes about his mother's personality, her quirks, and her unwavering love for her children. He also explores the impact of her death on his own life and writing. The book is not only a tribute to Margaret Ogilvy but also a reflection on the nature of motherhood and the role of women in society. Margaret Ogilvy is a poignant and beautifully written memoir that captures the essence of a mother-son relationship. It is a must-read for fans of J.M. Barrie's work and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of family relationships.1897. Barrie, Scottish journalist, playwright, and children's book writer, became world famous with his play and story about Peter Pan. Along with The Admirable Crichton, Quality Street is considered one of Barrie�������s two best plays. In Margaret Ogilvy Barrie reminisces about his mother. 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781417902279
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: B
Language: English
Number of pages: 216
Weight: 325g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 12mm