Kenneth Grahame Wind in the Willows Paperback Book

Kenneth Grahams The Wind in the Willows is one of the most celebrated works of literature for children, and this Penguin Classics edition contains notes and an introduction by Gillian Avery. Meek little Mole, wilful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant, boastful Toad over one hundred years since their first appearance in 1908, theyve become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly and friendship. And their misadventures in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their beloved Wild Wood continue to capture readers imaginations and warm their hearts long after they grow up. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son, The Wind in the Willows is a timeless tale of animal cunning and human camaraderie. This Penguin Classics edition features an appendix of the letters in which Grahame first related the exploits of Toad, and new introduction by childrens literature historian Gillian Avery. Kenneth Grahame (18591932) was an English bank official, writer, author of The Wind in the Willows (1908), set in the idyllic English countryside. The work established Grahames international reputation as a writer of childrens books and has deeply influenced fantasy literature. If you enjoyed The Wind in the Willows, you might enjoy JM Barries Peter Pan, also available in Penguin Classics. A charming bookTerry Jones | Kenneth Grahame Wind in the Willows Paperback Book