TY  - BOOK
AU  - Milne,A.A.
TI  - The day's play
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Humorous stories, English
KW  - English wit and humor
KW  - Short stories, English
KW  - English fiction -- 20th century
KW  - Sports stories
N1  - "All the articles and verses in this book have previously appeared in Punch."; Release date is 2023-09-13; The rabbits -- Margery -- Jock -- More cricket -- Small games -- Bachelor days -- Letters to Charles; Al Haines; Originally published; London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1910
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/daysplay00miln
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71638
ER  -