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The Wind and the Willows

Book • 1908

Kenneth Grahame

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.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Taylor Patrick O'Neill

Anthony Hopkins

Angelina Stanford

W. Brian Arthur

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

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

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

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

and

Dominic Sandbrook

in relation to caravanning.

223. Sun, Sea, and Sex

Mentioned by

Peter Hitchens

as a cherished book from his childhood.

Episode 271: The Literary Life of Peter Hitchens

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a book featuring the character Toad, often compared to Boris Johnson.

205. The Last Days of Boris Johnson

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Melvyn Bragg

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

The Decadent Movement

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Sean Johnson

as a book he aspires to read every year.

Kenneth Grahame's "A Song of Mr. Toad"

Mentioned by

Adam Vaughan

as one of the stories referred to all the time regarding rivers and culture.

Why rivers need human rights

Mentioned by

Jeremy Pryor

as an incredibly powerful book that creates strong mental images when read.

How Movies Can Shape Strong Christian Families (with Jeremy Pryor)

Mentioned by

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)

Mentioned by

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?

Referenced by

Anthony Hopkins

when describing his philosophy of "messing about in boats" as in the opening of this book.

Episode 5: Sir Anthony Hopkins

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