The House at Pooh Corner, A.A. Milne
The House at Pooh Corner, A.A. Milne
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The House at Pooh Corner

Author: A.A. Milne

Narrator: Barnaby Edwards

Unabridged: 3 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: SNR Audio

Published: 01/01/2024


Synopsis

"Wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing." In The House at Pooh Corner (1928) Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood embark on a new series of adventures filled with laughter, loyalty, and gentle wisdom. Pooh meets the irrepressible Tigger for the first time, learns to play Pooh sticks and sets a trap for a Heffalump in these delightful and whimsical stories that showcase loyalty, understanding and the bonds of true friendship. And Pooh and his friends face the bittersweet realities of change, particularly with Christopher Robin's impending departure to school. Alan Alexander Milne (1882–1956) was an English author, playwright, and poet best known for creating the beloved children's stories of Winnie-the-Pooh. Milne wrote for Granta magazine before becoming a contributor and later assistant editor at Punch. Though he initially gained recognition as a playwright and humorist, his fame was cemented with the publication of Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) and The House at Pooh Corner (1928), inspired by his son Christopher Robin and his toys. Milne also served in World War I and the Home Guard during World War II. Despite his wide-ranging literary career, his legacy remains most strongly tied to the timeless tales of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.

About A.A. Milne

AA Milne was born in London and lived from 1882-1956. He was a contributor to Punch magazine and the successful author of plays, poetry and stories for children and adults. He is best known for the stories and poems he wrote inspired by the toys belonging to his son, Christopher Robin: Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kai

“Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh!" he whispered. "Yes, Piglet?" "Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. "I just wanted to be sure of you.” I will forever be in love with these books. The sweetness and melancholy get me every single time. I don't know where Milne takes all the beautiful wo......more

Goodreads review by Bryce

Lovely. I was shocked by how melancholy the book allowed itself to become at the end. And how much that melancholy affected me, but as far as I'm concerned "A little boy and his bear will always be playing." Might be the most hopeful line to end a book in the English language.......more