AA Milne’s beloved teddy bear, Winnie-the Pooh, first appeared in When We Were Very Young (1924)
AA Milne’s beloved teddy bear, Winnie-the Pooh, first appeared in When We Were Very Young (1924) introducing us to Piglet, Eeyore and the other characters of Hundred Acre wood. This lecture tells the story of the collaboration between Milne and EH Shepard and why their books remain embedded in our hearts.
How to book this event:
Visitors are welcome to all our lectures, either in person or online via Zoom.
A single visit costs £9 per person paid on the door at Bishop Perowne College or via eventbrite for online attendance.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mr James Campbell
James Campbell has an MA in the History of Art, and a particular interest in the work of the artist, illustrator and cartoonist E H Shepard (1879-1976). He has been lecturing for over twenty years, and has lectured across the UK and overseas to community groups, Literary Festivals, Art societies, military museums, and to private clubs and societies. His books Shepard’s War and The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh were published in 2015 and 2017 respectively. He is currently working on a joint biography of A A Milne and E H Shepard commissioned for the centenary of the Winnie-the-Pooh books.
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