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Title: The day's play
Original Publication: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1910, pubdate 1911.
Note: "All the articles and verses in this book have previously appeared in Punch."
Contents: The rabbits -- Margery -- Jock -- More cricket -- Small games -- Bachelor days -- Letters to Charles.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The Day's Play" by A. A. Milne is a collection of comedic short stories written in the early 20th century. The work is characterized by its light-hearted tone, focusing on the humorous aspects of everyday life, particularly through the lens of the characters' experiences and interactions, including a cricket match. The stories often weave together themes of friendship, rivalry, and the quirks of human behavior that resonate with readers looking for amusing and relatable narratives. The opening of "The Day's Play" introduces several characters, including Archie, Myra, and a group of friends gathered for breakfast before a cricket match. Their playful banter reveals their personalities and relationships, setting the stage for a day filled with humor and light-hearted competition. Archie boasts about his cricket prowess, while Myra challenges him, showcasing the friendly rivalry typical among the characters. The dialogue is witty and clever, reflecting Milne's signature style that combines irony and charm, making the initial scenes entertaining and inviting for readers who enjoy comedic storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956
EBook No.: 71638
Published: Sep 13, 2023
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: English wit and humor
Subject: Short stories, English
Subject: English fiction -- 20th century
Subject: Sports stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The day's play
Original Publication: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1910, pubdate 1911.
Note: "All the articles and verses in this book have previously appeared in Punch."
Contents: The rabbits -- Margery -- Jock -- More cricket -- Small games -- Bachelor days -- Letters to Charles.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The Day's Play" by A. A. Milne is a collection of comedic short stories written in the early 20th century. The work is characterized by its light-hearted tone, focusing on the humorous aspects of everyday life, particularly through the lens of the characters' experiences and interactions, including a cricket match. The stories often weave together themes of friendship, rivalry, and the quirks of human behavior that resonate with readers looking for amusing and relatable narratives. The opening of "The Day's Play" introduces several characters, including Archie, Myra, and a group of friends gathered for breakfast before a cricket match. Their playful banter reveals their personalities and relationships, setting the stage for a day filled with humor and light-hearted competition. Archie boasts about his cricket prowess, while Myra challenges him, showcasing the friendly rivalry typical among the characters. The dialogue is witty and clever, reflecting Milne's signature style that combines irony and charm, making the initial scenes entertaining and inviting for readers who enjoy comedic storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956
EBook No.: 71638
Published: Sep 13, 2023
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, English
Subject: English wit and humor
Subject: Short stories, English
Subject: English fiction -- 20th century
Subject: Sports stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.