Project Gutenberg 2023-09-13 Public domain in the USA. 169 Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander) 1882 1956 Milne, Alan Alexander Miln, Alen Aleksander Milne, A.A. The day's play $aLondon :$bMethuen & Co. Ltd., $c1910, pubdate 1911. "All the articles and verses in this book have previously appeared in Punch." The rabbits -- Margery -- Jock -- More cricket -- Small games -- Bachelor days -- Letters to Charles. Al Haines "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.) https://archive.org/details/daysplay00miln 20230830100813milne 1910 GB Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Humorous stories, English English wit and humor Short stories, English English fiction -- 20th century Sports stories PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: British Literature 441638 2025-07-28T10:28:21.102646 text/html 447449 2023-09-13T22:06:34 text/html 379808 2025-07-28T10:28:28.094606 application/epub+zip 385390 2025-07-28T10:28:22.193677 application/epub+zip 235956 2025-07-28T10:28:21.629642 application/epub+zip 517066 2025-07-28T10:28:32.210618 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 498541 2025-07-28T10:28:27.488608 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389078 2025-07-28T10:28:20.220682 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 389101 2023-09-13T22:06:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18205 2025-07-28T10:28:32.356590 application/rdf+xml 10518 2025-07-28T10:28:21.750649 image/jpeg 1936 2025-07-28T10:28:21.686643 image/jpeg 355264 2023-09-13T22:06:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 355387 2025-07-28T10:28:21.138643 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia