Its Too Late Now, A. A. Milne
Its Too Late Now, A. A. Milne
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It's Too Late Now
The Autobiography of a Writer

Author: A. A. Milne

Narrator: John Higgins

Unabridged: 10 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/14/2023


Synopsis

With characteristic self-deprecating humour, A.A. Milne recalls the formative events of his life: from a blissfully happy childhood to the writing of Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin.
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In his classic memoirs A. A. Milne, with his characteristic self-deprecating humour, recalls a blissfully happy childhood in the company of his brothers, and writes with touching affection about his father whom he adored.
From Westminster School he won a scholarship to Cambridge University where he edited the university magazine, Granta. He then went out into the world, determined to be a writer. He was assistant editor at Punch Magazine and enjoyed great success with his novels, plays and stories. And of course he is best remembered for his children's novels and verses featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin.
This is both an account of how a writer was formed and a charming period piece on literary life – Milne met countless famous authors including H. G. Wells, J. M Barrie of Peter Pan fame and Rudyard Kipling.
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* Praise for It’s Too Late Now *
‘A funny book, beautifully written’ NEIL GAIMAN
‘A fascinating and insightful read into one of the greatest authors’ INDEPENDENT
‘Warm and candid’ NEW YORK TIMES

About A. A. Milne

A. A. Milne (1882-1956) is an author best known for his creation of Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and the other beloved creatures of the Hundred Acre Wood. A veteran of both World Wars, he was also a noted playwright and author of nonfiction, novels, and poetry.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Muaz on March 06, 2025

I love Milne's plays and short stories. I went in with high hopes, as Simon Thomas (British Library) highly recommended the book. It's definitely beautifully written and funny. He talks about how luck played a role in his life, showing humility. In his school days at Henley House, one of his science......more

Goodreads review by Natalie (CuriousReader) on June 29, 2017

Alan Alexander Milne's "Autobiography"/"It's too late now" is divided into seven stages of his life: child, schoolboy, undergraduate, freelance, assistant editor, amateur soldier, and author. I think these parts give you a good idea of what to expect from the book. The first two parts talks of thing......more

Goodreads review by Lana on May 19, 2020

I am a fan of A.A. Milne. It started with 'Winnie the Pooh' in childhood, but through the years, his verse and other writings captured me. After reading It’s Too Late Now: the autobiography of a writer, I am downloading even more of his works. I delighted in his recollections of his life from childh......more

Goodreads review by Kris on May 31, 2019

This falls under the heading of "I liked it but..." I'm not sure age (this was published in 1934) has helped this book. It's old school autobiography, which means it isn't a memoir of his writing life of a portion of his life, it is the straightforward story of his life. In other words...it's long. I......more