The Wind in the Willows - Grahame, Kenneth

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Résumé :
It takes all sorts to make a world. tired of his Spring cleaning, moly, the polite and altruistic Mole, steps out of his secluded home under the ground and reaches the river. He befriends ratty, who takes him on his first boat ride. 'Believe me, My young friend, there is nothing-absolute nothing-half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.' Fun and adventure begins as the two friends visit the Jovial and boastful Mr. Toad, the owner of the Toad hall, and the kindly Mr. Badger of the wild wood. From Mr. Toad's motor car crashes and imprisonment to the quartet's battle with the weasels and stoats, join them as they move from one escapade to the other. One of the best-loved tales in children's literature, The wind in the Willows has been entertaining readers of all ages for more than a century now. It continues to remain as celebrated as ever.

Biographie:
All this he saw, for one moment breathless and intense, vivid on the morning sky; and still, as he looked, he lived; and still, as he lived, he wondered. For more than a century, The Wind in the Willows and its endearing protagonists-Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and, of course, the incorrigible Toad-have enchanted children of all ages. Whether the four friends are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic caper, or simply relaxing by the River Thames, their stories will surprise and captivate you. Hailed as one of the most enduringly popular works of the twentieth century, this story is a classic of magical fancy and enchanting wit. Penned in lyrical prose, the adventures and misadventures of the book's intrepid quartet of heroes raise fantasy to the level of myth. Reflecting the freshness of childhood wonder, it still offers adults endless sophistication, substance, and depth. The animals' world embodies the author's wry, whimsical, and unfailingly inventive imagination. It is a world that succeeding generations of both adult and young readers have found irresistible. But why say more? To use the words of the estimable Mr. Toad himself: Travel, change, interest, excitement!...Come inside.