02427cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500190016026400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000820036550000310044750501060047850800140058452011670059853400600176565300300182565300260185565300270188165300360190865300190194485600470196385600430201071638UtSlPG20260610134645.0mcr n260607r20231910utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMilne, A. A.q(Alan Alexander),d1882-195614aThe day's play 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  a"All the articles and verses in this book have previously appeared in Punch."  aRelease date is 2023-09-130 aThe rabbits -- Margery -- Jock -- More cricket -- Small games -- Bachelor days -- Letters to Charles.  aAl Haines  a"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.)  pOriginally published:cLondon: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1910  aHumorous stories, English  aEnglish wit and humor  aShort stories, English  aEnglish fiction -- 20th century  aSports stories4 uhttps://archive.org/details/daysplay00miln40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71638