Rent: The Sunny Side: Short Stories and Poems for Proper Grown-Ups

By A.a. Milne

Overview & Description

From the beloved creator of Winnie-the-Pooh comes an irresistible collection of short stories guaranteed to delight readers of all ages.

Drawing from a collection of stories originally published in 1921 and chosen exclusively by the author himself, The Sunny Side gathers the best short works by the inimitable A. A. Milne. Written for the satire magazine Punch, these brief stories and essays perfectly capture Milne's sly humor, beguiling social insight, and scathing wit. From "Odd Verses" to "War Sketches," "Summer Days" to "Men of Letters," Milne takes his readers from the stiff British drawing room to the irreverent joy of a boy's day at the beach. Ideal for curling up with in the hammock or stretching out by the fire, these tales shine brightly any day of the year.

Complete with a series of whimsical illustrations, The Sunny Side offers the perfect chance to rediscover this forgotten classic by one of our most cherished authors.


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Book Details

ISBN 10: 0061227099
ISBN 13: 9780061227097
320 pages.
First Published:10/10/2005
List Price:19.95
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Children's Books, Literature & Fiction, All Categories, Contemporary, Genre Fiction, Anthologies, Short Stories, Authors & Illustrators, A-Z, ( M ), Milne, A.A.

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Reviews:

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David W. writes,

This was an unexpected bonus. Milne's adult fiction has the same tongue in cheek humor as his more famous children's works. What fun!

Kenneth B. writes,

This book is not a "Winne the Pooh book" but it is, none the less, distinctively Milne. Although it is light in many ways a reader could also have discussions regarding the poems and short stories found within its pages.

A down side to this work is that it introduces American readers, at least, to characters to whom they are unfamiliar and have little hope of connecting to because many of the short-stories are taken from a British magazine which published them as a series. The "serious" fan of Milne may find themselves wanting more connection than they find within this book. Still it is a wonderful read and a necessity for any Milne fan. Good for quick reads and relaxation The Sunny Side will not fail to delight the reader.

On a technical note the way in which the book is printed (the hardback edition) is reminiscent of chapbooks, and gives the work a pre-worn feeling while still preserving its quality. The packaging only adds to the works charm.

Kenneth P. writes,

Not what you would expect from A.A. Milne here in the US ( we being so "Pooh"ised). It was and easy read and some of the stories were comical. For the most part, this is not a book you would just sit and read. It would be more for a sunny day in the hammock, where if you fall a sleep, nothing is lost.