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The Day's Play
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- Book Synopsis
- "The Day's Play" by way of A. A. Milne is a satisfying collection of humorous and whimsical short tales that captures the essence of early twentieth-century English lifestyles. A. A. Milne, first-class recognised for creating Winnie the Pooh, showcases his wit and storytelling prowess in this anthology, offering readers a fascinating breaks out right into a global of playful absurdity. The tales within "The Day's Play" are characterized with the aid of Milne's keen observations of human conduct, his clever use of language, and his capacity to infuse ordinary scenarios with a touch of comedy. The characters, ranging from everyday people to eccentric personalities, navigate fun situations that spotlight the idiosyncrasies of human interplay. Milne's writing style is marked with the aid of a lighthearted and whimsical tone, making the gathering a fun study for the ones looking for entertainment and mild humor. The tales regularly revolve round misunderstandings, absurd coincidences, and the comedic effects of reputedly ordinary occasions. Through the lens of these memories, readers are invited to realize the humor in life's mundane moments and enjoy the joy that comes from laughter.
- About The Author
- Alan Alexander Milne was an English author best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for children's poetry. Milne was primarily a dramatist before the enormous popularity of Winnie-the-Pooh eclipsed all of his earlier work. Milne fought in both World Wars, as a lieutenant in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in WWI and a captain in the Home Guard in WWII. Alan Alexander Milne was born in Kilburn, London, on January 18, 1882, to Jamaican-born John Vine Milne and Sarah Marie Milne. He was raised at Henley House School, 6/7 Mortimer Road (now Crescent), Kilburn, a small independent school owned by his father. H. G. Wells was one of his teachers from 1889 to 1890. Milne attended Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he received a mathematics scholarship and graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics in 1903. He edited and wrote for Granta, a student publication. He cooperated with his brother Kenneth on articles that appeared under the letters AKM.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789361151484
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 January 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 210
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 12 mm
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