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"The Old Testament is responsible for more atheism, agnosticism, disbelief—call it what you will—than all of the counterattractions of cinema, motor bicycle, and golf course." -A A Milne
A.A. Milne's son, the original Christopher Robin & pooh.
Born Today, Alan Alexander Milne
18 January 1882 – 31 January 1956
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I read once that the real Christopher Robin was so traumatized as a result of being associated with the fictional one, that he broke off with his family.
ReplyDeleteParnassus-I have read the same, one wonders about using one's children as inspiration? as commodity? Many many artists have done this to varying effect. pgt
DeleteThat photo seems so 20th c. and not 1890s. My pooh looked just like that one.
ReplyDeleteSuch a deep subject- Milne and one to explore more.
DeleteI feel like you just populated some part of my brain that didn't even know it was lacking. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt captured something I was subconsciously aware of- is that possible? Glad you feel the same. pgt
DeleteI've never seen a picture of Milne's son before. Fun fact, I have my husband's very old and very beat up Pooh and his Winnie the Pooh book "House at Pooh Corner". Shiree'
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