Once A Week

by A. A. Milne

Overview

"Once A Week" is a humorous essay written by A.A. Milne that was first published in 1920. The essay takes a lighthearted look at the idea of "once a week" activities, such as going to the theatre or having a special dinner, and the anticipation and excitement that can build up around them. Milne playfully imagines what it would be like to have something to look forward to every day of the week, from "Monday muffins" to "Friday fireworks." Along the way, he pokes fun at various aspects of society, including the obsession with schedules and routines, and the way that people often try to make their lives more exciting by imposing arbitrary rules and rituals. The essay is written in Milne's trademark witty and whimsical style and is a charming snapshot of life in the early 20th century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789355841827
Publisher:	True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Publication date:	05/04/2023
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

A. A. Milne (1882-1956) was an English author best-known as the creator of the beloved fictional character, Winnie-the-Pooh, that continues to captivate children around the world. He wrote two collections of stories about the popular teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. The famous books about Pooh and his friends were inspired by Milne's son, Christopher Robin Milne's collection of stuffed animals that included a toy bear, pig, donkey, tiger and kangaroo. The third youngest son of London schoolteachers, as a boy he wrote poetry and short funny pieces for his school's paper. He studied at Cambridge but in 1903 left school to write, and before long, he became an editor at Punch Magazine. Milne served as a lieutenant in WWI and as captain in WWII. Before gaining fame as a children's book author, he had a thriving career as a playwright. A. A. Milne also wrote poetry, novels, his autobiography as well as political nonfiction. His other popular books include When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six.

Hometown:

Cotchford Farm, Sussex, England

Date of Birth:

January 18, 1882

Date of Death:

January 31, 1956

Place of Birth:

Hampstead, London

Place of Death:

Cotchford Farm, Sussex, England

Education:

Trinity College, Cambridge University (mathematics), 1903

Website:

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