The Wind in the Willows Mass market paperbound - 1969
by Kenneth Grahame
About this book
The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's book by Kenneth Grahame, published in 1908. The story follows the adventures of four animal friends - Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad - as they explore the English countryside, battle against weasels and stoats, and learn about the value of friendship, loyalty, and the joys of a simple life. Through their adventures, the characters discover the importance of home and the pleasures of a peaceful existence. With its charming characters, vivid descriptions of nature, and timeless themes, The Wind in the Willows remains a beloved classic today.
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Review summary
Readers broadly portray The Wind in the Willows as a whimsical, pastoral comfort read whose lyrical nature writing and affectionate portrait of friendship—especially the comic misadventures of Mr. Toad—continue to charm adults and some children. Many praise its layered mix of cozy domesticity, adventure, and occasional mysticism, often recommending it aloud or on audio. Critiques focus on meandering, plot-light pacing, long sentences, and dated Edwardian attitudes; several highlight the near absence of female characters and read the book as nostalgically conservative, with possible homoerotic subtext and class politics. Enduringly beloved, its appeal depends on a reader’s taste for vibes over velocity.
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First edition identification
Methuen and Company published the First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1908, London. The edition is bound in green-blue cloth boards with intricate gold gilt illustrations and lettering. The first edition dust wrapper can be identified by the publisher’s printed price of 6’- on the front panel on peach-tan paper with black inked illustration.
Methuen and Company published the First Illustrated Edition hardcover in 1931, London. The illustrated edition was made in a set of 200 copies signed by both Grahame and Shepard, printed on handmade paper. Grahame's children's classic was originally published in 1908 with only a frontispiece for an illustration. Although the work was subsequently published with illustrations by several artists, it was E. H. Shepard who brought the narrative to life with his evocative line drawings
Details
- Title The Wind in the Willows
- Author Kenneth Grahame
- Binding Mass Market Paperbound
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Signet Classics
- Publication date 1969-06-01
- ISBN 9780451509895 / 0451509897
- Reading level 1060
- Category Fiction - General
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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The Wind in the Willows
by Grahame, Kenneth
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