The Hollow on the Hill*

5b 1982 Christopher Milne, First Ed, Signed and inscribed

Notes

The Hollow on the Hill: The Search for a Personal Philosophy by Christopher Milne is a reflective memoir that delves into Milne’s journey to find his own identity and meaning in life, separate from the shadow of his famous childhood as the inspiration for A.A. Milne’s character, Christopher Robin from Winnie-the-Pooh. The book explores his efforts to establish a personal philosophy through his love of nature, solitude, and introspection. Milne contemplates the impact of fame, his relationship with his father, and his search for purpose beyond his childhood persona. The memoir blends personal reflection with philosophical musings, offering insights into the human experience and the search for self-fulfillment. This is the last of Christopher Milne’s trilogy of works about escaping his famous childhood. 

Description

Green cloth hardcover with gold embossed lettering on the spine with original dust jacket in excellent condition. Contains a short letter to a Miss Pennington on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday. In the letter, Christopher Milne mentions his father’s centenary, A.A. Milne having also been born in 1882. Photographs throughout are by James Ravilious.