Books by Kenneth Grahame

Da Muldvarp forlader forårsrengøringen og søger op i fri luft, går han samtidig om bord i en række spændende eventyr sammen med sine venner, den dovne Mosegris, den gnavne, men dog venlige Grævling og den selvglade Tudse. Den impulsive Tudse fører vennerne fra den ene vilde oplevelse til den næste – fra sigøjnerkaravaner, der vendes op og ned på, til stjålne biler, en vovet fangeflugt og til slut til et heroisk møde med de mørke beboere i den Vilde Skov. Kenneth Grahames klassiske fortælling er elsket i mange lande, og hans sprudlende fantasi og stille humor virker også dragende på børn i vore dage. Nu udsendes Vinden i piletræerne i en smuk, uforkortet udgave for at fejre 100-året for den første udgivelse i 1908, illustreret af fantastiske Robert Ingpen. KENNETH GRAHAME Kenneth Grahame blev født i Edinburgh i 1859. Han voksede op hos sin bedstemor i Berkshire, fordi hans mor døde, da han kun var fem år gammel. I skolen i Oxford var han dygtig i både skolefagene og til sport. Han ville gerne have studeret på universitetet i Oxford, men familien var imod det, og han begyndte på kontor i Bank of England. Grahame begyndte at skrive som en flugt fra det kedelige bankliv, og han fik snart tekster publiceret i blade og aviser. Hans første samling historier, Pagan Papers, blev udgivet i 1893, efterfulgt af yderligere to antologier, The Golden Age og Dream Days. Vinden i piletræerne begyndte som godnathistorie for Grahames søn Alastair, med kælenavnet "Mouse", og blev yderligere udviklet i breve til sønnen. Bogen blev udgivet i 1908 og blev med tiden en rigtig bestseller. Kenneth Grahame døde i 1932. ROBERT INGPEN Den verdenskendte kunstner og forfatter Robert Ingpen blev født i 1936. Han har studeret kunst og illustration i Melbourne og har tilrettelagt, illustreret og skrevet mere end hundrede bøger inden for både fiktion og fagbøger. I 1986 modtog han den eftertragtede Hans Christian Andersen-medalje for sine fantastiske bidrag til børnelitteraturen. De seneste år har han illustreret flere klassiske bøger, bl.a. Junglebogen, Skatteøen, Jorden rundt i 80 dage, Pinocchio og jubilæumsudgaven af Peter Pan og Wendy.

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In a beautiful single volume, Inga Moore's magical illustrations bring Kenneth Grahame's much-loved classic to life for a new generation of readers.

Klasyczna powieść dla dzieci utrzymana w baśniowej stylistyce. Historia Kreta, Szczura, Ropucha, Borsuka i Wydry - grupy przyjaciół, która zamieszkuje Ropuszy Dwór. Zwierzęta przedstawione są na podobieństwo ludzi - nie są wolne od przywar (bywają zarozumiałe, opryskliwe, piją i palą), ale potrafią się również pięknie wspierać i budować między sobą relacje pełne zrozumienia i akceptacji. Ważne miejsce w powieści zajmują opisy urzekającej, zmieniającej się wraz z porami roku przyrody. Książka była wielokrotnie ekranizowana i adaptowana scenicznie. Największą popularność przyniósł jej serial emitowany w brytyjskiej telewizji w latach 1984–1990 (początkowo jako dobranocka, został zdjęty z anteny, ponieważ niektóre dzieci bały się animowanych zwierzaków). W latach 90. William Horwood napisał kilka tomów kontynuacji powieści.Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) - urodzony w Edynburgu brytyjski ekonomista oraz pisarz. Przez dziesięć lat pracował w banku centralnym Wielkiej Brytanii, gdzie zajmował wysokie stanowiska. Równolegle publikował przepełnione humorem powieści (m.in. "Złoty wiek" i "Dni marzeń"), zaś największą sławę przyniosła mu baśniowa opowieść dla dzieci "O czym szumią wierzby". Utwór doczekał się licznych adaptacji serialowych, filmowych, a William Horwood napisał nawet kilka tomów kontynuacji losów jego bohaterów.

The Headswoman (1898) is a story by Kenneth Grahame. Although less popular than The Wind in the Willows (1908), which would go on to become not only a defining work of Edwardian English literature, but one of the most popular works of children¿s fiction in the world, The Headswoman is a humorous story of tradition and bureaucracy that brilliantly satirizes the ongoing debate around women¿s suffrage.In the town of St. Radegonde, following the death of the local executioner, it has become necessary to make the role available to the man¿s only daughter. Although Jeanne would be the first woman to hold the position, an occurrence sure to be controversial, bureaucratic tradition demands to be upheld. Rejecting an offer to let her cousin, Enguerrand, become executioner instead, Jeanne is appointed to the role and begins her work the very next morning. Eager and capable, Jeanne has a calming effect on the men sent to her to die. But when a prominent aristocrat falls in love with the diligent young woman, her newfound independence and hard-won respect fall prey to the power of romance. The Headswoman is a satirical story set in the middle ages but aimed at a contemporary audience. Published during the early stages of the women¿s suffrage movement, the story envisions a world in which a woman is granted the right to fully participate in the formation and maintenance of authority. With cunning wit and sly references to nineteenth century life, The Headswoman seems to ask what equality would look like for women in a system dependent upon its opposite.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Kenneth Grahame¿s The Headswoman is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

Dream Days (1898) is a collection of children¿s stories by Kenneth Grahame. It was published as a sequel to The Golden Age (1895), a collection of semi-autobiographical stories reflecting on the nature of childhood and the strange, distant lives of adults. Although less popular than The Wind in the Willows (1908), which would go on to become not only a defining work of Edwardian English literature, but one of the most popular works of children¿s fiction in the world, Dream Days features ¿The Reluctant Dragon,¿ one of Grahame¿s most enduring short works of fiction.Carrying on the themes and concerns of The Golden Age, the author reflects on his youth among elders who exemplified Victorian values of stoicism and quiet decency. In these stories of innocence and experience, he recalls the games they played, the places they discovered, and the legends they made of the normal, the boring, and the everyday wonders of an old world seen through young eyes. ¿The Reluctant Dragon,¿ the centerpiece of Dream Days, is a story about a young boy who discovers a wise, poetry-loving dragon while exploring the Berkshire Downs near his home in Oxfordshire. Against all appearances, the two sensitive souls become fast friends. When the townspeople discover the dragon, however, they send for the legendary St. George to slay the creature they see as a threat. Faced with the loss of his only friend in the world, the young boy must convince St. George to not only spare the dragon¿s life, but to convince the townspeople of his kind and gentle nature. Dream Days is a collection of stories for children which finds room for fantasy and adventure in the smallest of places, and kindness in the largest of hearts.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Kenneth Grahame¿s Dream Days is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

"One can argue over the merits of most books, and in arguing understand the point of view of one's opponent. One may even come to the conclusion that possibly he is right after all. One does not argue about The Wind in the Willows. [...] The book is a test of character. [...] It is a Household Book; a book which everybody in the household loves, and quotes continually; A book which is read aloud to every new guest and is regarded as the touchstone of his worth." -A.A. MilneThe Wind in the Willows (1908) is a novel by Kenneth Grahame. Although it began as a series of interrelated stories the author would create for his son, Alastair, in order to read before bedtime, it soon took on a life of its own. Published after a series of rejections, The Wind in the Willows would go on to become not only a defining work of Edwardian English literature, but one of the most popular works of children's fiction in the world.Tired of spring cleaning, Mole emerges from his subterranean home to a world he has never taken the time to know. Shocked at first, he soon befriends a water vole named Rat who spends his days in a rowboat on the river. Rat not only instructs Mole on how to navigate the local waterways, but awakens in him a love and appreciation for nature. When they meet Mr. Toad, the wildly unpredictable heir of Toad Hall, their newly found peace all but disappears. Combining his obsession with motorcars with an insatiable desire for reckless driving, Mr. Toad soon forces Mole and Rat-alongside their friend Mr. Badger-to watch over him at Toad Hall in an effort to save him from himself. Taking advantage of their kind and caring natures, Mr. Toad escapes, only to be arrested, thrown in jail, and handed a twenty year sentence.As The Wind in the Willows unfolds, another escape is staged, a home is saved, and the bonds of friendship are stretched to their limit. Kenneth Grahame's novel is not just a book about animal life that is strangely like our own, but a book that remains, over a century after it was published, a classic work of literature for children and adults alike.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

„Das Goldene Zeitalter" ist eines der frühesten Werke Kenneth Grahames, sein erstes Kinderbuch, und gilt bis heute als Klassiker. In ihm verarbeitet er eigene Kindheitserinnerungen in Geschichten, die mit hintergründigem Humor das Leben von fünf Waisen im viktorianischen England schildern. Die Geschichten brillieren vor allem mit der Zurschaustellung der „geistigen Beschränktheit" Erwachsener, die im krassen Gegensatz steht zur unbekümmerten Lebensfreude der Kinder. Dabei sind die Geschichten durchzogen von Anspielungen auf die griechische Mythologie.Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) war ein britischer Schriftsteller. Sein bekanntestes Werk „Der Wind in den Weiden" gilt bis heute als eines der wichtigsten Werke der englischsprachigen Kinderliteratur. 1941 wurde eines seiner frühen Kinderbücher – „Der Drache, der nicht kämpfen wollte" – von Walt Disney verfilmt.

Hear the beloved children's tale as read by B.J. Harrison. "The Wind in the Willows" follows the eventful adventures of four animals: Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger, as they navigate twists of friendship, dangers and changing surroundings. This 20th-century novel has become known and loved through countless adaptations on the screen and stage alike, including the animated Disney adaptation The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) and the British film The Wind in the Willows (1996) starring Steve Coogan.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a Scottish writer of children’s stories loved by children and adults alike. He is perhaps best-known for his novel "The Wind in the Willows" from 1908, featuring memorable animal figures and the especially beloved Toad character. The story has inspired numerous adaptations, with film adaptations including the British film The Wind in the Willows (1996), featuring Steve Coogan. Part of the story was also adapted by author A.A. Milne for the play "Toad of Toad Hall" in 1929.

With the arrival of spring and fine weather outside, the good-natured Mole loses patience with spring cleaning. He flees his underground home, emerging to take in the air and ends up at the river, which he has never seen before. Here he meets Rat (a water vole), who at this time of year spends all his days in, on and close by the river. Rat takes Mole for a ride in his rowing boat. They get along well and spend many more days boating, with Rat teaching Mole the ways of the river.... The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie.

En el valle del río Támesis, vive un pequeño topo en su guarida. La primavera ha llegado y el tiempo se pone cada día más cálido. Esto hace que el topo pierda la paciencia con su limpieza anual y sale a explorar, encontrando el mismo río Támesis. Al borde, se encuentra con una simpática rata acuática, y juntos se embarcan en aventuras por el río y el bosque cercano. En sus andanzas irán conociendo diversas criaturas, cada una con chistosas y cálidas personalidades.Embárcate en esta historia de camaradería y amistad, cargada de moralejas y relatos alegres. Adaptada al teatro reiteradas veces, y partes de su historia interpretadas por Disney en 1949, El Viento en los Sauces te llenará con una sensación de calma, felicidad y humor con cada anécdota que sus personajes vivan.Kenneth Grahame era un escritor escocés. Inició su vida laboral trabajando para el banco de Inglaterra, pero se retiró a los 49 años para atender a su familia y pasar el tiempo con su hijo, que padecía de dificultades a la salud. De los cuentos que le contaba nacieron las historias relatadas en El Viento en los Sauces, que pasaría a ser un clásico de la literatura infantil.

-Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Los maravillosos personajes de esta historia de animales, el topo, el ratón, el tejón, el sapo, las nutrias... viven junto a un río y más allá del mismo se encuentra un bosque salvaje y peligroso pero bello y atractivo. El topo está cansado de hacer limpieza en su madriguera, por lo que decide salir a conocer el mundo exterior y así se va a sorprender de tanta belleza que encuentra, pero a la vez le asusta un poco el ajetreo y el bullicio que hay en la orilla del río. El ratón, es culto y relajado y curiosamente ¡le gustaría ser escritor! Le encanta el río y decide que va a enseñar al topo todo sobre la realidad de la vida del bosque. Idas y venidas del topo, del ratón y el tejón y las locuras del sapo, harán las delicias de los niños que escuchen en este audiocuento. Kenneth Grahame era un escritor escocés. Inició su vida laboral trabajando para el banco de Inglaterra, pero se retiró a los 49 años para atender a su familia y pasar el tiempo con su hijo, que padecía de dificultades a la salud. De los cuentos que le contaba nacieron las historias relatadas en El Viento en los Sauces, que pasaría a ser un clásico de la literatura infantil.

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The Wild Wood seems a terrifying place to Mole, until he finds it's full of friends - kind, sleepy Badger; brave and lively Ratty; and the irresponsible Mr Toad, famous for his wealth and his car smashes. But there are also the sinister weasels and stoats, and they capture Toad Hall when Mr Toad is in jail. How will he escape?