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The Complete Short Stories of A. A. Milne

A A Milne author Gyles Brandreth editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Duckworth Books

Published:29th Feb '24

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The first complete collection of A. A. Milne’s short fiction for grown-ups, including several newly discovered stories

A new collection of A. A. Milne’s short stories for grown-ups. Gathered in full for the first time, they include several never published before. They show Milne’s renowned charm, concision and whimsical flair in all their brilliance.

He paints memorable scenes – from a children’s birthday party, to an accidental encounter with murder, and a case of blackmail – often with an unexpected twist. But he also deals in poignancy, from the girl who pulls the wool over her boyfriend’s eyes, to a first dance and first disappointment or family reunion and domestic dissonance.

Beguiling and evocative, Milne’s thought-provoking stories for adults will make you see his works for children in a whole new light.

‘Entertainment can be guaranteed’ Times Literary Supplement


'His peerless dialogue has its roots in his playwriting career... [he has] extraordinary ease and range' Guardian


'Well crafted and charming, with an occasional satiric bite' New York Times

ISBN: 9781788424493

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592 pages