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the wind in the willows
since its first publication in 1908 generations of adults and children have cherished kenneth grahames classic the wind in the willows . for in this entrancing lyrical world of gurgling rivers and whispering reeds live four of the wisest wittiest noblest and most lovable creatures in all literature rat mole badger and toad of toad hall . like true adventurers they glory in lifes simplest pleasures and natural wonders . but it is toad cocky and irrepressible in his goggles and overcoat whose passion for motorcars represents the free and fearless spirit in all of us ; just as its toads downfall that inspires the others to test grahames most precious theme the miracle of loyalty and friendship .
relates the escapades of four animal friends who live by a river in the english countryside mole rat badger and toad