When We Were Very Young (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Children's Book of Poetry & VersesBy A. A. Milne
Length2h 27m
About this audiobook
When We Were Very Young (Illustrated Edition) gathers A. A. Milne's delicately poised poems of childhood, first published in 1924, in a form inseparable from E. H. Shepard's graceful line drawings. The volume moves between nursery comedy, lyric reverie, and miniature dramatic monologue, rendering the child's world as both playfully literal and imaginatively immense. In the tradition of English light verse and nursery rhyme, Milne refines simplicity into art, balancing musical cadence, wit, and emotional tact. Milne, already known as an essayist, dramatist, and contributor to Punch, brought to these poems a sophisticated comic intelligence and a keen ear for spoken language. His literary career before Winnie-the-Pooh had trained him in concision, timing, and social observation, while family life with his son, Christopher Robin Milne, supplied both inspiration and an emblem of childhood wonder. The poems are not merely sentimental records but crafted meditations on perception, play, and identity. This illustrated edition is warmly recommended to readers who value children's literature as serious literary art. It will delight young audiences, reward adult rereading, and appeal especially to admirers of classic verse, visual storytelling, and the subtle poetry of early childhood.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (118.3K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 5, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Burgess Bird Book for Children (Illustrated) (Annotated)
26Politeness
2Introduction
27Jonathan Jo
3Author Biography
28At the Zoo
4Historical Context
29Rice Pudding
5Synopsis (Selection)
30Missing
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6When We Were Very Young (Illustrated Edition)
31The King’s Breakfast
7Just Before We Begin
32Hoppity
8Corner-of-the-Street
33At Home
9Buckingham Palace
34The Wrong House
10Happiness
35Summer Afternoon
11The Christening
36The Dormouse and the Doctor
12Puppy and I
37Shoes and Stockings
13Twinkletoes
38Sand-Between-the-Toes
14The Four Friends
39Knights and Ladies
15Lines and Squares
40Little Bo-Peep and Little Boy Blue
16Brownie
41The Mirror
17Independence
42Halfway Down
18Nursery Chairs
43The Invaders
19Market Square
44Before Tea
20Daffodowndilly
45Teddy Bear
21Water-Lilies
46Bad Sir Brian Botany
22Disobedience
47In the Fashion
23Spring Morning
48The Alchemist
24The Island
49Growing Up
25The Three Foxes
50If I Were King
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