《彼得·潘》是英国著名作家杰·姆·巴里的童话剧和童话故事。巴里在这部幻想作品中创造了一个十分诱人的童话境界——永无岛。作家极力渲染永无岛上儿童式的欢乐,讴歌了美好纯真的童心。在永无岛上,有孩子们早就从童话故事中熟知的仙女、海盗、红人、美人鱼,在那个用蘑菇当烟囱的地下之家,生活快乐无忧。彼得与海盗,海盗与红人之间的“大战”,鲜明地烙着儿童打仗游戏的印证。巴里正是通过奇妙的永无岛和不肯长大的男孩彼得·潘这样的童话形象深情地告诉人们:童年是人生中最美的乐章,珍惜可贵的童年时代,让孩子们尽情地享受那仅仅属于他们的欢乐。由此,也可以窥见作家对自然、纯朴天性的热情召唤。
Peter Pan--a little boy who doesn"t want to grow up--has run off to Never-Never Land where he becomes the leader of a wild tribe of Lost Boys. This amazing fantasy land is also home to Tinker Bell the fairy,the Indian princess Tiger Lily, and a ragtag band of pirates led by Peter"s longtime enemy, Captain Hook.
Somewhere along the way, Peter manages to lose his shadow, and while searching for it, meets the Darling children Wendy, Michael,and John--who immediately become his friends. After a quick lesson in flying, they"re all off to Never-Never Land and one thrilling adventure after another.
Over the years, James M. Barrie"s delightful tale, made even more familiar through Broadway plays, television, and motion pictures, has charmed generations of youngsters. This complete, unabridged edition promises to captivate countless new readers with its timeless appeal.
1. Peter Breaks Through
2. The Shadow
3. Come Away, Come Away!
4. The Flight
5. The Island Come True
6. The Little House
7. The Home Under the Ground
8. The Mermaids" Lagoon
9. The Never Bird
10. The Happy Home
11. Wendy"s Story
12. The Children Are Carried Off
13. Do You Believe in Fairies?
14. The Pirate Ship
15. "Hook or Me This Time"
16. The Return Home
17. When Wendy Grew Up