Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew) 1860-1937 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "When a Man's Single: A Tale of Literary Life" by J. M. Barrie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Rob Angus, a young saw-miller who becomes a reporter in Silchester after a personal tragedy that leaves him 'single.' The narrative explores themes of ambition, independence, and the literary life as Rob navigates the challenges of his new career while dealing with his past and caring for a child he has raised. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Davy Dundas, a four-year-old girl who wanders away from her guardians in the town of Thrums. The community buzzes with concern as she goes missing, sparking a search that highlights the interconnectedness of the townsfolk. Through the lens of everyday life in Thrums, Barrie paints a picture of a close-knit community reacting to the crisis, all while hinting at Rob’s internal struggle with grief and responsibility—elements that set the stage for his eventual move to the bustling literary world of Silchester. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-10-12 Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Love stories Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Courtship -- Fiction Journalists -- Fiction Scots -- England -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41031 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41031 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133934.0 41031