The Creators of Winnie the Pooh : A A Milne and E H Shephard / Andrew Norman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Norman, Andrew.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children's literature--History and criticism.

Children's literature.

Authors, English--20th century.

Authors, English.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (202 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the lives and creative partnership of A. A. Milne, the author of the beloved 'Winnie the Pooh' stories, and E. H. Shepard, the illustrator who brought the characters to life. It delves into their individual biographies, their experiences during the First and Second World Wars, their inspirations, and the personal and professional challenges they faced. The work also discusses the origins and cultural impact of the 'Winnie the Pooh' series, providing insights into the 'Golden Age' of children's literature. The intended audience includes readers interested in literary history, biography, and the creative processes behind iconic children's literature. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright Page

Contents

Family Tree

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 Roger Lancelyn Green and the ‘Golden Age’ of Children’s Books

Chapter 2 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and the Dawn of the ‘Golden Age’ of Children’s Books

Chapter 3 Some Male Authors from the ‘Golden Age’ of Children’s Books

Chapter 4 Some Female Authors from the ‘Golden Age’ of Children’s Books

Chapter 5 The Aforementioned ‘Golden Age’ Authors Compared

Chapter 6 A. A. Milne (born 18 January 1882)

Chapter 7 Cricket

Chapter 8 A. A. Milne and Punch Magazine

Chapter 9 The First World War (1914-1918): Milne Enlists

Chapter 10 Types of Signalling Equipment

Plates

Chapter 11 The Task of the Signaller

Chapter 12 Milne Goes Into Action

Chapter 13 MI7b: The Green Book

Chapter 14 The War Ends

Chapter 15 Milne and the First World War: Shell Shock

Chapter 16 Christopher Robin Milne (born 21 August 1920)

Chapter 17 More About Christopher and His Father Alan

Chapter 18 Christopher and His Mother Dorothy (‘Daphne’)

Chapter 19 What Motivated Milne to Write?

Chapter 20 Milne and Shepard Meet (Autumn 1923): E. V. Lucas - The Catalyst

Chapter 21 More About E. H. Shepard

Chapter 22 E. H. Shepard and the First World War (1914-1918) Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781399064279

1399064274

9781399064255

1399064258

OCLC:

1492919484