![]() However, it is in chapter two of 'Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens' that we are introduced to Peter himself. ![]() Written in the first person narrative style, we learn much about the Gardens and what happens there. The character 'David', a 6 year-old boy, is said to be based on George Llewellyn Davies, of the Davies family that Barrie was friendly with and encountered on his walks in Kensington Gardens, London. This was originally chapter 13 in 'The Little White Bird'. The book starts with 'The Grand Tour of the Gardens', for “it would be difficult to follow Peter Pan's adventures unless you are familiar with the Kensington Gardens”. 'The Little White Bird' was seen as a novel for adults, where Peter Pan is introduced, but 'Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens' was produced purely as a children's book, with stunning illustrations to match. Originally published in 1906, Barrie utilises many chapters of 'The Little White Bird' (published in 1902), with only a few changes in text. ![]() ![]() Barrie and illustrated by Arthur Rackham. This week, while packing up to move house – I've been going through my bookcase to see which books to give away (none so far) and I came across my facsimile copy of ' Peter Pan In Kensington Gardens' by J.M. ![]()
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