Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy In Three Acts

by A. A. Milne

Overview

"Mr. Pim Passes By" is a comedy play in three acts written by A.A. Milne. The play revolves around the character of Mr. Pim, a man who unexpectedly arrives at the Marden household and begins to unravel their previously quiet and ordinary lives. Mr. Pim's arrival sets off a chain of events that leads to confusion, misunderstandings, and ultimately, a realization of what is truly important in life. The play deals with themes of love, honesty, and the unexpected twists and turns that life can take. "Mr. Pim Passes By" was first performed in London in 1919 and became one of Milne's most successful plays.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789355841933
Publisher:	True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Publication date:	05/04/2023
Pages:	84
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

A. A. Milne (1882-1956) was an English author best-known as the creator of the beloved fictional character, Winnie-the-Pooh, that continues to captivate children around the world. He wrote two collections of stories about the popular teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. The famous books about Pooh and his friends were inspired by Milne's son, Christopher Robin Milne's collection of stuffed animals that included a toy bear, pig, donkey, tiger and kangaroo. The third youngest son of London schoolteachers, as a boy he wrote poetry and short funny pieces for his school's paper. He studied at Cambridge but in 1903 left school to write, and before long, he became an editor at Punch Magazine. Milne served as a lieutenant in WWI and as captain in WWII. Before gaining fame as a children's book author, he had a thriving career as a playwright. A. A. Milne also wrote poetry, novels, his autobiography as well as political nonfiction. His other popular books include When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six.

Hometown:

Cotchford Farm, Sussex, England

Date of Birth:

January 18, 1882

Date of Death:

January 31, 1956

Place of Birth:

Hampstead, London

Place of Death:

Cotchford Farm, Sussex, England

Education:

Trinity College, Cambridge University (mathematics), 1903

Website:

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