Peter Pan
The three Darling children, Wendy, John and Michael, are visited one night by a boy who has lost his shadow and are taught to fly by him and his fairy, Tinker Bell. He takes them to the Neverland, an island of lost boys, pirates, mermaids and a crocodile that has swallowed a clock, where Wendy becomes a mother to the boys and Peter fights his old enemy, Captain Hook. Barrie wrote the play in 1904 and this novel version, first published in 1911 as Peter and Wendy, in which the narrator's voice is wry, sad and sometimes cruel about children and the parents who wait for them. Its ending, with Wendy grown up, is one the play's audiences did not see. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Peter Pan
Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Peter Pan online?
Yes. Peter Pan opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Peter Pan free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Peter Pan is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Peter Pan in the public domain?
Yes. Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Peter Pan?
About 3 h 09 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Peter Pan?
Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
