"The Boy Comes Home" is a short story written by A. A. Milne, the English author best known for creating the beloved children's character, Winnie-the-Pooh. The story is about a young man named Robert who is returning home to his family after fighting in World War I. As he makes his way back to his village, he is nervous about how his family and friends will receive him, as he left as a boy and is returning as a man, forever changed by the horrors of war. When he arrives, Robert finds that his family is overjoyed to see him, but they are also a bit overwhelmed by the new person he has become. Throughout the story, Robert struggles to reconcile his experiences of war with his old life and the people he left behind. The story touches on themes of identity, nostalgia, and the difficulty of returning to civilian life after serving in the military. It is a poignant exploration of the emotional toll of war and the ways in which it can forever alter a person's sense of self. "The Boy Comes Home" is a powerful and moving work of fiction that showcases Milne's talent for capturing the complexities of human emotion with sensitivity and nuance.

1. The Boy Comes
Home
BY
A. A. MILNE
“The Boy Comes Home” is a comic one act play written by
A. A. Milne. Philip is a young man of twenty three. He
returns to London after four years of his service in the war
front. He lives with his Uncle James and Aunt Emily. Philip
is fond of his Aunt Emily. He likes his uncle but hates his
strict authoritative behaviour. When the play opens Philip
enters the dining room at 10 o’clock for breakfast. As per
Uncle James’ rules, breakfast should be served at 8 o’clock.
Mrs. Higgins refuses to serve breakfast to Philip until he gets
proper order from her master. She even goes to the extent of
giving one month notice. Philip handles the situation smartly
that he makes the cook serve him breakfast. Aunt Emily
feels tremendous difference in Philips character. Uncle
James waits for the arrival of Philip. He falls asleep and in
his dream he visualizes Philip as a rude young man asking
for the money left by his father. He threatens his uncle with a
revolver to do as he desires. He even smokes pipe in front of
him. Uncle James is afraid of Philip now. In reality Philip
behaves in a different way. Uncle James attitude towards
Philip is also changed. When Uncle James asks him whether
he is willing to join his jam business he readily agrees.