The enchanted places

The enchanted places

by Milne, Christopher

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At the age of fifty-four Christopher Milne recalled his early childhood, remembering 'the enchanted places' where he used to play in Sussex. The Hundred Acre Wood, Galleon's Lap and Poohsticks Bridge existed not only in the stories and poems but were part of the real world surrounding the Milne home at Cotchford Farm. With deftness and artistry Milne draws a memorable portrait of his father, and an evocative reconstruction of a happy childhood in London and Sussex. It is a story told with humou…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :The enchanted places / by Christopher Milne.

Summary

At the age of fifty-four Christopher Milne recalled his early childhood, remembering 'the enchanted places' where he used to play in Sussex. The Hundred Acre Wood, Galleon's Lap and Poohsticks Bridge existed not only in the stories and poems but were part of the real world surrounding the Milne home at Cotchford Farm. With deftness and artistry Milne draws a memorable portrait of his father, and an evocative reconstruction of a happy childhood in London and Sussex. It is a story told with humour and modesty. 'Mr Milne has set out to re-create a world ... he has been totally successful'. - The Times Literary Supplement.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2014, ©1974.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Bello
  • Place of Publication:London
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2014, ©1974.

The Physical Object

  • Description:155 pages ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781447271321, 1447271327
  • oclc:ocn890654701
  • Dewey Decimal:823.912

Table of Contents

The interview -- Names -- Nursery days -- Soldier -- Self portrait -- In the country -- Cotchford Farm, 1932: a conducted tour -- Field and forest -- Tree houses -- Weathers -- Animals tame and animals wild -- The toys -- Husky at pageants -- The busy backson -- Another portrait -- She laughed at my jokes -- Green sweets -- The enthusiast -- Eeyore's gloomy place -- Collaboration -- The pistol -- The ointment round the fly -- Epilogue.

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