If I May

If I May is a collection of essays by the beloved author A. A. Milne, best known for creating the character of Winnie-the-Pooh. The book was originally published in 1920 and features a range of topics, from Milne's thoughts on etiquette and social norms to his musings on literature and the role of the writer. The essays are written in a conversational style, with Milne's trademark wit and humor shining through. Many of the pieces are autobiographical in nature, offering readers a glimpse into the author's life and experiences. Overall, If I May is a charming and insightful read that showcases Milne's talent as a writer and his unique perspective on the world.My partciular memory is of a quail-pie. Quails may be all right for Moses in the desert, but, if they are served in the form of pie at dinner, they should be distributed at a side-table, not handed round from guest to guest. The Countess having shuddered at it and resumed her biscuit, it was left to me to make the opening excavation. The difficulty was to know where each quail began and ended; the job really wanted a professional quail-finder, who might have indicated the point on the surface of the crust at which it would be most hopeful to dig for quails.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.