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A.A. Milne Biography

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  • Where was A. A. Milne born?
    He was born in London
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  • What school did he go to?
    He went to the Westminster school
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  • What university did he go to?
    He went to Cambridge University
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  • Where did he work after the University?
    He worked as an editor at "Punch", a classic British humour magazine
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  • What did he do during World War I?
    He joined the army and served in France.
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  • Why was he famous in the end of 1910s?
    A.A. Milne gained fame in the end of the 1910s primarily due to his success as a playwright. During this period, he wrote several plays that achieved popularity
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  • When did he start writing for children?
    In 1923, during a rainy holiday in Wales, Milne began work on a collection of verses for children.
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  • What was he doubtful about?
    it seemed to Milne that he should write something more important, like a detective story.
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  • Who inspired him in his work?
    A.A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin, and his wife, Daphne, inspired him in his work.
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  • Did he really write for children?
    According to Christopher, Milne didn't write for any specific market and knew nothing about marketing. Instead, Milne wrote from his own experiences.
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  • What was he doing before his death?
    Following the operation, Milne returned to his home at Cotchford Farm, where he spent the rest of his life. He engaged in reading and country activities/
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  • What kind of fame did he dream about? Has his dream come true?
    A.A. Milne expressed a desire for a certain kind of fame in which he hoped to leave a name behind that would live forever in this world.
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