The Wind in the Willows

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932

Contributor:

Bransom, Paul, 1885-1979

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame is a classic novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of anthropomorphic animal characters, notably Mole, Rat, and Toad, as they explore themes of friendship and the longing for freedom amidst the backdrop of the picturesque English countryside and riverside. The opening of the book introduces us to Mole, who is weary from spring-cleaning his home and longs for freedom. Driven by an irresistible urge, he emerges from his underground dwelling into the vibrant world above, where he encounters the River Rat. Their meeting sparks a delightful friendship that leads to a charming boat excursion, showcasing the beauty of nature and river life. The joyful atmosphere is disrupted when Mole's inexperience causes him to tip the boat over, plunging him into the river. Amidst the chaos, the Rat is a calming presence, emphasizing the importance of companionship as they navigate their new experiences together. This sets the stage for their further adventures, promising a rich exploration of their camaraderie and the whimsical escapades that await. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Jen Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wind_in_the_Willows

Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-01-14