 Cover of the first edition (with illustration by W. Graham Robertson) | |
| Author | Kenneth Grahame |
|---|---|
| Original title | Willows whistle |
| Illustrator | Ernest H. Shepard (1931) Arthur Rackham (1940) Charles van Sandwyk (2007) |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Methuen |
Publication date | 8 October 1908[1] |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Text | The Wind in the Willows at Wikisource |
The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's novel by the British novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. It details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble. It also details short stories about them that are disconnected from the main narrative. The novel was based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son Alastair. It has been adapted numerous times for both stage and screen.
The Wind in the Willows received negative reviews upon its initial release, but it has since become a classic of British literature. It was listed at No. 16 in the BBC's survey The Big Read[2] and has been adapted multiple times in different media.
- ^ "Classic Willows story turns 100". BBC News. 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- ^ "The Big Read top 200". BBC. April 2003. Retrieved 17 January 2013.