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The Wind and the Willows

Book • 1908
The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's novel written by Kenneth Grahame.

The story follows the adventures of several anthropomorphic animals—primarily Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger—as they explore the riverbank and nearby Wild Wood.

The novel highlights themes of friendship, nature, and the charm of rural life.

It includes various adventures such as Toad's obsession with motorcars, a visit to the Wild Wood, and a climactic battle to reclaim Toad Hall from weasels and stoats.

The book is known for its evocative descriptions of the countryside and its engaging characters.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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Angelina Stanford
when quoting his thoughts on Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in the Willows'.
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Episode 266: “Best of” Series – An Experiment in Criticism, Ch. 5-7
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Tom Holland
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Dominic Sandbrook
in relation to caravanning.
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223. Sun, Sea, and Sex
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Peter Hitchens
as a cherished book from his childhood.
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Episode 271: The Literary Life of Peter Hitchens
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Tom Holland
as a book featuring the character Toad, often compared to Boris Johnson.
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205. The Last Days of Boris Johnson
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Cindy Rollins
as a book she didn't like the first time she read it.
Episode 250: "Best of" Series Replay - "The Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis" with Dr. Jason Baxter
Mentioned by Sean Barnett as an example of great English children's literature.
188: Four reasons why classical education can't happen
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Melvyn Bragg
as an author who published in "The Yellow Book", showing a connection to the Decadent movement.
The Decadent Movement
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W. Brian Arthur
as an example of a classic book that machines cannot yet fully understand.
W. Brian Arthur (Part 2) on The Future of The Economy
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Leland Ryken
in relation to C.S. Lewis's discussion of escapism in literature and its paradoxical effect on appreciating real life.
Reading Literature with C.S. Lewis / Leland Ryken
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Sean Johnson
as a book he aspires to read every year.
Kenneth Grahame's "A Song of Mr. Toad"
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Jeremy Pryor
as an incredibly powerful book that creates strong mental images when read.
How Movies Can Shape Strong Christian Families (with Jeremy Pryor)
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Jana Byars
while discussing her love for rivers and their importance in storytelling.
Ellen Fenzel Arnold, "Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, C. 300-1100" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Taylor Patrick O'Neill
as a favorite children's book that he enjoys reading to his kids.
Quodlibet 1: Who Are You Guys & What Are You Doing Here?
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Adam Vaughan
as one of the stories referred to all the time regarding rivers and culture.
Why rivers need human rights

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