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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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.
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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when quoting his thoughts on Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in the Willows'.

Angelina Stanford

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Episode 266: “Best of” Series – An Experiment in Criticism, Ch. 5-7
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in relation to caravanning.


Tom Holland


Dominic Sandbrook

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223. Sun, Sea, and Sex
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as a cherished book from his childhood.

Peter Hitchens

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Episode 271: The Literary Life of Peter Hitchens
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as a book featuring the character Toad, often compared to Boris Johnson.


Tom Holland

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205. The Last Days of Boris Johnson
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as a book she didn't like the first time she read it.

Cindy Rollins

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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as an author who published in "The Yellow Book", showing a connection to the Decadent movement.


Melvyn Bragg

The Decadent Movement
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as an example of a classic book that machines cannot yet fully understand.

W. Brian Arthur

W. Brian Arthur (Part 2) on The Future of The Economy
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in relation to C.S. Lewis's discussion of escapism in literature and its paradoxical effect on appreciating real life.

Leland Ryken

Reading Literature with C.S. Lewis / Leland Ryken
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as a book he aspires to read every year.

Sean Johnson

Kenneth Grahame's "A Song of Mr. Toad"
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as an incredibly powerful book that creates strong mental images when read.

Jeremy Pryor

How Movies Can Shape Strong Christian Families (with Jeremy Pryor)
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while discussing her love for rivers and their importance in storytelling.

Jana Byars

Ellen Fenzel Arnold, "Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, C. 300-1100" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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as a favorite children's book that he enjoys reading to his kids.


Taylor Patrick O'Neill

Quodlibet 1: Who Are You Guys & What Are You Doing Here?
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as one of the stories referred to all the time regarding rivers and culture.

Adam Vaughan

Why rivers need human rights