Not that it Matters

audiobook

Not that it Matters

by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

EN·~4 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
1

4:26:01

Description

A wry, observant voice guides listeners through a series of short essays that celebrate the simple pleasures and absurdities of the writing life. The author muses about everything from the thrill of a fresh nib sliding across foolscap to the quiet rituals of compositors hunched over their presses. With a tone that feels both conversational and slightly self‑aware, each piece unfolds like a gentle stroll through a well‑kept notebook.

The collection drifts from the whimsical—thoughts on goldfish and the quirks of calligraphy—to more pointed reflections on how we judge art by the shape of its letters. Anecdotes about misplaced postcards, the temptation to write “synthetic” instead of “sympathetic,” and the playful tension between writer and printer keep the humor bright without ever losing depth. Listeners will find a charming blend of personal idiosyncrasy and universal insight, perfect for anyone who’s ever loved the feel of ink on paper.

Collections

Browse all

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (255K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

1882–1956

Best known for creating Winnie-the-Pooh, he was a versatile English writer whose warm, playful stories have charmed generations of children and adults. Before Pooh made him famous, he had already built a successful career writing humor, plays, poetry, and fiction.

View all books

You may also like

The Red House Mystery

The Red House Mystery

by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

Winnie-the-Pooh

Winnie-the-Pooh

by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

The house at Pooh Corner

The house at Pooh Corner

by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

First Plays

First Plays

by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts

Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts

by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

If I May

If I May

by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

The day's play

The day's play

by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

When we were very young

When we were very young

by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne