James Campbell

James Campbell, the curator of the E. H. Shepard estate and author on Shepard's life, dives into the centenary of 'When We Were Very Young.' He shares fascinating insights about how World War I influenced A. A. Milne's writing, shaping the mood of his early works. Campbell reveals tensions between Milne and Shepard, the overlooked figure of Christopher Robin, and how E. H. Shepard's illustrations brought Pooh to life. He also discusses the impact of Disney adaptations on their legacy and the cultural significance of revisiting classic literature.