Alan Alexander Milne (1892-1956) is best known for his books about Winnie-the-Pooh and his children's poetry, but he had a long and varied literary career. He wrote numerous plays, was a regular contributor to Punch, and wrote a number of novels. In later life he also wrote a number of serious essays. During World War I he served as an officer and then served as a Captain of the Home Guard during World War II. He married Dorothy de Selincourt and had one son, Christopher Robin.