The Sunny Side: Short Stories and Poems for Proper Grown-Ups

by A.A. Milne and Milne A. A.

Book Overview

From the beloved creator of Winnie-the-Pooh comes an irresistible collection of short stories guaranteed to delight readers of all ages.

Drawing from a collection of stories originally published in 1921 and chosen exclusively by the author himself, The Sunny Side gathers the best short works by the inimitable A. A. Milne. Written for the satire magazine Punch, these brief stories and essays perfectly capture Milne's sly humor, beguiling social...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061227099
• ISBN13: 9780061227097
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Ecco Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.1" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

A treat for the reader!

This was an unexpected bonus. Milne's adult fiction has the same tongue in cheek humor as his more famous children's works. What fun!

Delightfully light

This book is not a "Winne the Pooh book" but it is, none the less, distinctively Milne. Although it is light in many ways a reader could also have discussions regarding the poems and short stories found within its pages. A down side to this work is that it introduces American readers, at least, to characters to whom they are unfamiliar and have little hope of connecting to because many of the short-stories are taken from a British magazine which published them as a series. The "serious" fan of Milne may find themselves wanting more connection than they find within this book. Still it is a wonderful read and a necessity for any Milne fan. Good for quick reads and relaxation The Sunny Side will not fail to delight the reader. On a technical note the way in which the book is printed (the hardback edition) is reminiscent of chapbooks, and gives the work a pre-worn feeling while still preserving its quality. The packaging only adds to the works charm.

A delightful little book

If the reader is looking for something like "Winnie the Pooh", this book is not for him/her--unless s/he sees characters such as Owl and Rabbit as satirical portrayals. But the stories and poems contained in this book are delightful, light, satirical pieces, especially lampooning those who might seriously consider themselves to be "proper grown-ups". The stories and poems themselves are short, so the book can be picked up, read for a few minutes, and set down easily. It's a nice little diversion, especially from a world that tends to take itself much too seriously.