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Chargement... Peter: The Untold True Story (édition 2013)par Christopher Daniel Mechling (Auteur)
Information sur l'oeuvrePeter: The Untold True Story par Christopher Daniel Mechling
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Chris Mechling's new historical novel, Peter, introduces readers to the amazing true story behind the fairy tale of Peter Pan. The book tells the adventures of the real boy who came to London and became a well-known figure more than a hundred years before James Barrie penned his classic. Peter the Wild Boy lived in eighteenth century England, through the reigns of three kings (all named George), and achieved legendary status in his own lifetime. He was not only a popular figure, but also drew intense philosophical and scientific study, and was a subject of interest to literary figures such as Daniel Defoe and Jonathan Swift. Peter retained a youthful appearance throughout his life, and had a joyful, intuitive spirit that was both challenging and infectious. This imaginative dramatization of the life of Peter the Wild Boy captures the joy, innocence and fire of a bright, feral child living in the midst of the Age of Enlightenment. It is narrated by the girl who perhaps knew him best. The epic story of his life, spanning approximately seventy years, navigates a tumultuous and thoughtful period in English history, rich with characters. Peter is a magical, poignant tale full of humor, love, and courage in the face of life's difficulties. It will make you laugh, cry, dream and remember what it means to be young. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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I am ambivalent about this book for several reasons. I read and enjoy a lot of Historical Fiction books, in fact, I almost always do further research on the subjects of said books in order to determine what is factual and what is fiction. My main issue with this book is that it seems more fiction based on a few facts. Most of the people in this book actually lived. Peter the Wild Boy was found in the forests near Hamelin. This book tells the tale of his time at the Royal Court of England and of being a beloved member of that court and the Royalty at that time. The actual facts of his time at that court are a bit more grim.
Another major issue I have with this book is the author claiming Peter the Wild Boy is the basis of the story of Peter Pan. I have found no evidence of this (if anyone does find any, I would love to be proven wrong on this point). After reading the book and doing research though, I feel the author based his version of Peter the Wild Boy off of the story Peter Pan, rather than the other way around. Maybe that was his intention.
I think I get the point the author is trying to convey to the reader of keeping that childhood innocence and joy, and his attempt at portraying a real person who 'never grew up'. Maybe the reason I didn't enjoy the book better was because I am too much of a grown up, too immersed in facts, but saying the book is "The Untold True Story" really is asking to be compared to the facts. (