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Title: The sunny side
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: Oranges and lemons -- Men of letters -- Summer days -- Wartime -- Home notes -- A few guests -- And others.
Credits: Produced by Rick Niles and John Hagerson, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Sunny Side" by A. A. Milne is a collection of humorous essays and short stories written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the spirit of British society during the 1920s and offers a whimsical take on everyday experiences and the interactions of its characters. Throughout this collection, Milne employs witty observations and light-hearted anecdotes to explore themes of human nature, social customs, and the quirks of friendship. The opening of "The Sunny Side" sets the stage for a narrative infused with playful banter among a group of friends, particularly focusing on a character named Simpson who has planned a gathering to discuss a significant yet amusing suggestion. As anticipation builds regarding the nature of his proposal, the friends indulge in whimsical speculation about what it could mean, alternating between excitement and skepticism. Their interactions are rooted in camaraderie, underscored by Milne's trademark humor as they navigate social dynamics and the humorous absurdities of their lives. This opening immediately immerses the reader into the charming world of Milne's characters, promising a lighthearted exploration of their adventures together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956
EBook No.: 13441
Published: Sep 12, 2004
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, English
Subject: English essays -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The sunny side
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: Oranges and lemons -- Men of letters -- Summer days -- Wartime -- Home notes -- A few guests -- And others.
Credits: Produced by Rick Niles and John Hagerson, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Sunny Side" by A. A. Milne is a collection of humorous essays and short stories written in the early 20th century. The work reflects the spirit of British society during the 1920s and offers a whimsical take on everyday experiences and the interactions of its characters. Throughout this collection, Milne employs witty observations and light-hearted anecdotes to explore themes of human nature, social customs, and the quirks of friendship. The opening of "The Sunny Side" sets the stage for a narrative infused with playful banter among a group of friends, particularly focusing on a character named Simpson who has planned a gathering to discuss a significant yet amusing suggestion. As anticipation builds regarding the nature of his proposal, the friends indulge in whimsical speculation about what it could mean, alternating between excitement and skepticism. Their interactions are rooted in camaraderie, underscored by Milne's trademark humor as they navigate social dynamics and the humorous absurdities of their lives. This opening immediately immerses the reader into the charming world of Milne's characters, promising a lighthearted exploration of their adventures together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956
EBook No.: 13441
Published: Sep 12, 2004
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, English
Subject: English essays -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.