An extraordinary book about the imagination -- and the astonishing
force of its creative power . . . for evil as well as good.
Captivated is a true story of genius and possession. The central
character is the creator of Peter Pan, the novelist and playwright
J.M. Barrie, a man tormented by inner demons since childhood.
Barrie developed a consuming interest in the family of George du
Maurier, author of Trilby, a bestselling novel featuring his
creation Svengali. Barrie made his move on the du Maurier family
immediately after George's death, assuming George's mantel. Soon
Barrie was "Uncle Jim" to George du Maurier's eight grandchildren,
playing romping games of adventure and make-believe and inviting
the children into the transcendental world of Neverland. Four of
the boys (the "lost boys" of Peter Pan) and one of the girls (the
imaginative tomboy Daphne) were captivated.
This fascinating book delves deep, makes links and yields up
secrets. It tells how Barrie's victims -- whom he would have not
grow up -- were lost to breakdown, suicide or early death. Daphne
du Maurier, author of Rebecca emerges as the lost boys' companion
and the enigmatic chronicler of their fate. Captivated is about
writing and the world of the imagination: it is a singular example
of art being used not only to imitate life, but darkly to transform
it.
"From the Hardcover edition."
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