Sir James Matthew Barrie is best known as the author of the classic children's story, Peter Pan. However, when referring to him, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe the Scottish playwright and novelist. These include "J.M. Barrie," "Sir Barrie," "James Barrie," and "Barrie of Kirriemuir." Barrie was born in 1860 and began his career as a journalist before turning to writing plays and novels. He was knighted in 1913 for his contributions to literature and continued to write until his death in 1937. While Peter Pan remains his most famous work, Barrie's body of work includes numerous plays and novels that are still read and enjoyed today.