The Wind in the Willows Hardback - 1967
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 largely celebrate this as a quintessentially English classic—cozy, whimsical, and lyrically pastoral—whose enduring charm lies in its evocation of friendship, home, and the riverbank, with Mr. Toad’s comic set pieces stealing the show. Many find it richer as an adult read, citing layered themes, from nostalgia and etiquette to addiction, mentorship, and even queer and class-conscious subtexts. The episodic, vibe-over-plot structure and long, ornate sentences divide opinion: devotees call it soothing and contemplative, while detractors find it slow, meandering, or dull for modern children. Some critique its all-male world and conservative social order, yet the book’s atmosphere, humor, and influence keep it widely cherished—often recommended in audiobook or illustrated editions.
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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
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- Title The Wind in the Willows
- Author Kenneth Grahame
- Binding Hardback
- Edition Deluxe
- Pages 228
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Grosset & Dunlap, New York
- Publication date January 1, 1967
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780448060286 / 0448060280
- Weight 1.18 lbs (0.54 kg)
- Dimensions 9.31 x 6.77 x 0.97 in (23.65 x 17.20 x 2.46 cm)
- Age range 09 to 12 years
- Grade levels 4 - 7
- Reading level 1060
- Category Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 72179574
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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