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From a young age Barrie wished to pursue a career as an author, but was initially dissuaded by his family, who wished him to have a profession in the ministry. However, Barrie worked out a compromise, attending university at Edinburgh, but opting to study literature. An extremely introverted young man, Barrie was shy about his small size of five feet. Nevertheless, he succeeded in his studies, going on to graduate with his M.A. on April 21, 1882.
Following his graduation, Barrie worked for ...