Christopher Robin Milne
- Born:
- August 21, 1920, London, England
- Died:
- April 20, 1996, Totnes, Devon, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Author, Bookseller
Early Life and Education
- Son of author A. A. Milne and Dorothy "Daphne" de Sélincourt.
- The inspiration for the character "Christopher Robin" in his father's Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
- Educated at Stowe School and Trinity College, Cambridge.
- Served with the Royal Engineers in the Second World War.
Career and Major Achievements
- After the war, he initially struggled to find a career path.
- Co-owned and managed a bookshop in Dartmouth, Devon with his wife, Lesley de Sélincourt.
- Distanced himself from the fame associated with the Winnie-the-Pooh books, finding it intrusive.
Notable Works
- The Enchanted Places (1974): An autobiography detailing his childhood and relationship with his father and the Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
- The Path Through the Trees (1979): A continuation of his autobiography, focusing on his adult life and marriage.
- Beyond the World of Pooh (1996): Further reflections on his life and experiences.
Legacy and Impact
While Christopher Robin Milne's life was inextricably linked to the Winnie-the-Pooh stories, he strived to forge his own identity apart from his fictional counterpart. His autobiographies offer insights into the complex relationship between a child and his famous author father and the long-lasting impact of a literary creation on real life. A critical understanding of his life and perspective has evolved in the years since the publication of The Enchanted Places and the work of biographers like mia kellmer pringle biography of christopher contribute to that deeper appreciation.