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Somewhere, A Boy And A Bear: A Biography Of A. A. Milne And Winnie‑The‑Pooh

By Brandreth Gyles

ISBN: 9780241582541

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This Biography Offers A Dual Narrative: The Life Of A. A. Milne—Playwright, Poet, Humorist, And Reluctant Creator Of One Of The World’S Most Beloved Fictional Characters—And The Extraordinary Journey Of Winnie‑The‑Pooh From A Simple Bedtime Story To A Century‑Long Cultural Phenomenon. Brandreth Traces Milne’S Early Years, His Literary Ambitions, His Service In World War I, And His Complicated Relationship With Fame. The Book Also Delves Into The Emotional Dynamics Of The Milne Family, Particularly The Impact Of Christopher Robin’S Unexpected Celebrity And The Strain It Placed On Father And Son. Alongside The Family Story, The Book Explores Pooh’S Evolution: His First Appearance In 1925, The Creation Of The Hundred Acre Wood, The Philosophy Embedded In The Stories, And The Bear’S Rise To Global Recognition Through Books, Illustrations, And Later Disney Adaptations. The Biography Blends Archival Research, Personal Letters, Historical Context, And Brandreth’S Engaging Storytelling To Create A Portrait That Is Both Affectionate And Honest—Revealing The Joys, Tensions, And Legacies Behind A Literary Classic.

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  • Publisher Penguin UK
  • Vendor BORDERS
  • Release Date 25 Sep 2025
  • Pages 288 Pages
  • Format Hc-Hardback
  • Country of Origin United Kingdom
  • Age 6-9 Years
  • Width 16.1 cm
  • Height 3.6 cm
  • Language English
  • Weight 680 g
  • Barcode 9780241582541