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