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The Wind in the Willows is a novel written by Kenneth Grahame and first published in 1908. It was very successful on its release and has become a classic of children's literature in English.
This is the story of an affable and homely Mole, who tired of spring cleaning goes out for a walk to the outside world. There, he meets a really cultured Water Rat with literary pretensions. Both hit it off really well, they establish friendship and the Mole stays there to live, where he will meet other characters that inhabit the surroundings: the good-natured and rich Toad, the extroverted Otter or the hermit Badger.
The story was invented by Grahame to entertain his son as a child. The boy chose the animals and his father developed them and created the story. Humorous and somewhat poetic in tone, The Wind in the Willows is an ode to the simple life and friendship. After the success of the book in its publication, the writer was able to leave his job and move to live in the country.
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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading The Wind in the Willows in PDF or ePub.
Rest, friendship, and small adventures on a riverbank where nothing demands urgency. Grahame invites you to swap notifications for hedgerows, speed for stillness, and status for camaraderie. It’s a charming defense of attention—how shared loafing, hospitality, and play make a life feel properly lived.
In a year of optimized routines and quantified leisure, this gentle classic argues for time unmonetized and unmeasured. It celebrates local wonder, neighborly repair, and the sanity of stepping outside. Read it as a reminder that joy doesn’t require a plan—just good company and a path by the water.
Unhurried scenes retrain attention.
Loyalty, hospitality, and mischief.
Small detours, lasting delight.
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Riverbank friendship and adventure that dignify play home and seasonal time.
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