The Golden Age

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Golden Age" by Kenneth Grahame is a nostalgic novel likely written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a group of children who navigate the whimsical world of nature and their imaginative play, reflecting on their lives and relationships with the adults, whom they refer to as "Olympians." At the start of the book, the narrator reminisces about their childhood experiences with these adults, hinting at a blend of admiration and disdain for their mundane lives. The children's vivid imaginations transform their surroundings into magical landscapes where they embark on adventures, such as playing games and escaping into rich fantasies about pirates and hidden treasures. The opening captures the essence of a carefree childhood, the joy of exploration, and a sense of longing for the simplicity and freedom of youth amidst the constraints imposed by the adult world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mike Lough and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Age_(Grahame)

Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #53250 (Fine color illustrations) #32501 (Fine sepia illustrations) #291 (No illustrations)

Release date is 2008-07-03