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The Wind in the WillowsKenneth Grahame

The Wind in the Willows

1908 · England · Novel · ~260 pages

Along a gentle English riverbank, the loyal Mole, Rat, and Badger try to save their reckless, motorcar-mad friend Toad from himself. A beloved classic of friendship, home, and the pleasures of the riverside.

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Why read it

One of the coziest, most quotable books ever written, equal parts riverside idyll, rollicking farce, and hymn to friendship and home. A balm at any age.

Themes
SettingThe English riverbank

A timeless, golden Edwardian countryside of messing about in boats, where the motorcar is a dangerous novelty and home is the highest good.

About the author

Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) grew these stories from bedtime tales for his son. Their blend of cosy adventure and lyrical nature-writing has enchanted readers ever since.