000 02458cam a22003853u 4500
001 71638
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134645.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r20231910utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aMilne, A. A.
_q(Alan Alexander),
_d1882-1956
245 1 4 _aThe day's play
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _a"All the articles and verses in this book have previously appeared in Punch."
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-13
505 0 _aThe rabbits -- Margery -- Jock -- More cricket -- Small games -- Bachelor days -- Letters to Charles.
508 _aAl Haines
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1910
653 _aHumorous stories, English
653 _aEnglish wit and humor
653 _aShort stories, English
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 20th century
653 _aSports stories
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/daysplay00miln
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71638
999 _c112364
_d112364