A. A. Milne
| Alan Alexander Milne (A. A. Milne) (January 18, 1882 – January 31, 1956) was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh. He was born in Hartfield, Sussex, England and educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated with a degree in mathematics. After graduation, Milne worked as a writer and editor for the humor magazine Punch. He also wrote plays, novels and poetry. His book Winnie-the-Pooh was published in 1926 and became an instant success and was soon followed by The House at Pooh Corner in 1928. These books were based on stories he had told his son Christopher Robin, and the characters were named after Christopher Robin's toys. His other children's books include When We Were Very Young, Now We Are Six and The Holiday Round. In addition, Milne wrote several successful plays, including Mr. Pim Passes By (1919) and The Dover Road (1921). He also wrote several adult novels, including The Red House Mystery (1922) and the autobiographical novel It's Too Late Now (1939). Milne's books have been enjoyed by generations of children and have been translated into many languages. The Winnie-the-Pooh stories have been adapted for the stage, film and television. He continues to be one of the most beloved children's authors worldwide. |
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie-the-Pooh, also called Pooh Bear, is a fictional anthropomorphic bear created by A. A. Milne a..
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