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Reproduction of the original: Pagan Papers by Kenneth Grahame
Reproduction of the original: The Golden Age by Kenneth Grahame
The day that Mole abandons his spring-cleaning and sets out to enjoy the sunshine is the start of many adventures. Not only does he discover the river and the joys of messing around in boats, but he also makes lifelong friends with Rat, Badger and the eccentric and incorrigible Toad.
Thoughtful short stories about five endearing and creative siblings growing up in late Victorian England, the charming vignettes gently probe differences between children's and adults' perceptions of the world.
A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR. 'Matthew Dennison skilfully covers the facts, producing a vivid impression of this strange, shy, awkward figure. The result is a highly readable book' Literary Review. 'A haunting new biography... A compelling account of Grahame's life' Daily Mail. 'A sensitively probing and nuanced portrait that makes sense of the darker character furled in the dreamer' New Statesman. During the week Kenneth Grahame sat behind a mahogany desk as Secretary of the Bank of England; at the weekend he retired to the house in the country he shared with his fanciful wife Elspeth and fragile son Alistair and took lengthy walks along the Thames in Berkshire, 'tempted [by] the treasures of h...
Step back into a nostalgic era with Kenneth Grahame's enchanting collection, "The Golden Age." First published in 1895, this anthology of childhood memoirs immerses readers in the whimsical and imaginative world of Grahame’s youth, drawing rich parallels with Ancient Greek mythology. In this beautifully crafted work, Grahame transforms his childhood memories into a vibrant tapestry of imagery and metaphor. The children in these stories view their adult counterparts as "Olympians," while episodes like "The Argonauts" evoke the legendary figures of Greek myth, blending the innocence of childhood with timeless mythological themes. Here’s a thought-provoking question: How does Grahame’s us...
The adventures of five children growing up in rural England at the turn of the century.
The Golden Age is a collection of reminiscences of childhood, written by Kenneth Grahame and first published in book form in 1895, by The Bodley Head in London and by Stone & Kimball in Chicago. The Prologue and six of the stories had previously appeared in the National Observer, the journal then edited by William Ernest Henley.[1] Widely praised upon its first appearance - Algernon Charles Swinburne, writing in the Daily Chronicle, called it "one of the few books which are well-nigh too praiseworthy for praise" - the book has come to be regarded as a classic in its genre.