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A second wind for kenneth grahames wind in the willows. Kenneth grahame developed the character of toad in the wind in the willows to amuse his young son, alistair. Its animal characterssuch as mole, rat, badger, and toadcombine captivating human traits with authentic animal habits. The river bank and other stories from the wind in the willows by. Read the wind in the willows online by kenneth grahame at, the free online library full of thousands of classic books. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The wind in the willows has been adapted to stage, film, and television.
Toad features animals, clothed in ordinary garments and thinking, talking, and behaving as humans. The work established grahame s international reputation as a writer of childrens books and has deeply influenced fantasy literature. In addition to the delightful tale about the adventures of mole, ratty, badger, and toadillustrated in full color by arthur. Kenneth grahames own early life was scarcely much happier. Since its original publication in 1908, kenneth grahames the wind in the willows has become one of the true classics of english literature loved by children and adults alike. Books by kenneth grahame author of the wind in the willows. Kenneth grahame s most popular book is the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame professional.
A new edition of kenneth grahames classic story, with outstanding illustrations by patrick benson and a new introduction by william horwood, author of the willows in winter. Kenneth grahame s rich, elegant writing make the golden age a joy to read and reread. Kenneth grahame was born on 8 march 1859 and was orphaned by the time he was five years old. He went to live with his grandmother in cookham dene, berkshire. The strands of the book are based on stories grahame told his young son, alastair who was, apparently, the model for toad. Kenneth grahame quotes author of the wind in the willows. Grahame, kenneth aquatint copperplate process by which the plate is bitten by exposure to acid. Kenneth grahame s story the reluctant dragon, published in 1898, was later made into a walt disney movie of the same name.
The wind in the willows and other stories bookshare. Jun 19, 2007 kenneth grahame 18591932 was an english bank official, writer, author of the wind in the willows 1908, set in the idyllic english countryside. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and. The work established grahames international reputation as a writer of childrens books and. Boasting one of the greatest titles in literature, its also a charming affair. The wind in the willows 9780140366853 by grahame, kenneth and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The scottish author kenneth grahame 8 march 1859 6 july 1932 is best known for his endearing childrens classic the wind in the willows 1908. Although the wind in the willows is now, without doubt, considered one of the classics, in 1908 its original publisher feared for the books reception. Both books were later adapted for stage and film, of which a. Booklist kenneth grahames classic tale of the pleasures of country life and the dependability of good friends will never grow old. Packed with anthropomorphic animals, the 1908 work is a staple at primary schools for young readers. Older readers will be reminded to step outside of their comfort zone and try new things.
Later the wind in the willows and the reluctant dragon were made into disney movies. The wild wood seems a terrifying place to mole, until he finds it. His mother died when he was 5, his father ran off, and he was raised by. The book is best known for its inclusion of grahames classic story the reluctant dragon. The classic book, the reluctant dragon, by kenneth grahame. The wind in the willows is an excellent read for a child. His mother died when he was 5, his father ran off, and he was raised by relatives who were too stingy to send him to university. Kenneth grahame is a published adapter, author, editor, illustrator, and a narrator of childrens books. It follows the lives of mole, water rat, otter, badger, and toad. They live in a pastoral version of edwardian england. Read the wind in the willows online, free books by kenneth. Kenneth grahame was a scottish writer, most famous for the wind in the willows 1908, one of the classics of childrens literature.
Kenneth grahame march 8, 1859 july 6, 1932 was a british writer, mainly of the sort of fiction and fantasy written for children but enjoyed equally if not more by adults. The wind in the willows and other stories book by kenneth. The wind in the willows 9780529001191 by kenneth grahame and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Dream days is a collection of childrens fiction and reminiscences of childhood written by kenneth grahame. Here are three passages from favourite books that note the interesting, changeable, and verdant nature of spring. Kenneth grahame 18591952, scottish essayist and author wrote the wind in the willows 1908. Toad talked big about all he was going to do in the days to come, while stars grew fuller and larger all around them, and a yellow moon, appearing suddenly and silently from nowhere in particular, came to keep them company and listen to their talk. He is most famous for the wind in the willows 1908, one of the classics of childrens literature. After the death of his mother he was sent to live with his grandparents in berkshire and attended school in oxford.
The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the childrens young adult book industry. Kenneth grahame 1859 1932 the classic story of how rat, mole, and the other riverbankers saved toad from his excesses. Jul 10, 2009 kenneth grahames own early life was scarcely much happier. See all books authored by kenneth grahame, including the wind in the willows, and the reluctant dragon, and more. The wind in the willows and other stories by kenneth. It has also been featured on tv and other media since its initial movie in 1941.
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Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. Younger children will have an opportunity to expand their vocabulary while going off on fun adventures with the gang. Kenneth grahames rich, elegant writing make the golden age a joy to read and reread. Kenneth grahames most popular book is the wind in the willows. Kenneth grahame 18591932 was an english bank official, writer, author of the wind in the willows 1908, set in the idyllic english countryside. In addition to the delightful tale about the adventures of mole, ratty, badger, and toadillustrated in full color by arthur rackhamthis. He also wrote a clever twist on the legend of saint george battling the dragon, titled the reluctant dragon 1898. Alternately slowmoving and fastpaced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals mole, rat a european water vole, toad, and badger in a pastoral version of edwardian england. Both have been the inspiration for several movie adaptations, beloved by children for many generations. When he was five years old, his mother died of scarlet fever and he nearly died himself, of the same disease.
He stayed on, was promoted several times, eventually holding the position of. As an adult, kenneth grahame was constantly pulled between two extremes. Some of the published credits of kenneth grahame include wind in the willows, the wind in the w. In addition to the delightful tale about the adventures of mole, ratty, badger, and toadillustrated in full color by arthur rackhamthis volume includes more than two. Like the other books for children selected for this series notably alices adventures in wonderland no. Kenneth grahame, 1859 1932 kenneth grahame was born in edinburgh on march 3, 1859. Like the other books for children selected for this series. While it is a story of children in late victorian england, it is not a childish book. The wind in the willows is a childrens novel by british novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. Feb 10, 2008 as an adult, kenneth grahame was constantly pulled between two extremes. Kenneth grahame was a british writer, most famous for the wind in the willows 1908, one of the classics of childrens literature. A timeless collection of stories told with a focus on childrens perspectives. Author kenneth grahames complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
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