The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's novel written by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. The book follows the adventures of four anthropomorphic animals - Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad - who live in the English countryside. The story begins with Mole, who is tired of his boring life and decides to explore the riverbank. There he meets Rat, who introduces him to the joys of boating and the idyllic life by the river. The two friends soon become inseparable and embark on many adventures together. They meet Badger, who is wise and reclusive, and Toad, who is rich and reckless.Toad becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble with the law, leading to a series of hilarious and dangerous escapades. Meanwhile, the animals must also deal with the threat of the weasels, who are taking over the countryside.The Wind in the Willows is a charming and humorous tale that explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the beauty of nature. It has become a beloved classic of children's literature and has been adapted into numerous stage productions, films, and television shows.1908. When Kenneth Grahame wrote The Wind in the Willows for his son he created a masterpiece of children's literature that can be equally enjoyed by adults. The chapters follow the doings and adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, and of course Toad in prose that is lyrical at times, humorous at others, and always filled with charm and wisdom. Contents: The River Bank; The Open Road; The Wild Wood; Mr. Badger; Dulce Domum; Mr. Toad; The Piper at the Gates of Dawn; Toad's Adventures; Wayfarers All; The Further Adventures of Toad; Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears; and The Return of Ulysses. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.