The Golden Age - Grahame, Kenneth
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Grahame's reminiscences are notable for their conception "of a world where children are locked in perpetual warfare with the adult 'Olympians' who have wholly forgotten how it feels to be young"--a theme later explored by J. M. Barrie and other authors. The Golden Age is a collection of reminiscences of childhood, written by Kenneth Grahame and first published in book form in 1895, by The Bodley Head in London and by Stone & Kimball in Chicago. The Prologue and six of the stories had previously appeared in the National Observer, the journal then edited by William Ernest Henley. Widely praised…mehr

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Grahame's reminiscences are notable for their conception "of a world where children are locked in perpetual warfare with the adult 'Olympians' who have wholly forgotten how it feels to be young"--a theme later explored by J. M. Barrie and other authors. The Golden Age is a collection of reminiscences of childhood, written by Kenneth Grahame and first published in book form in 1895, by The Bodley Head in London and by Stone & Kimball in Chicago. The Prologue and six of the stories had previously appeared in the National Observer, the journal then edited by William Ernest Henley. Widely praised upon its first appearance - Algernon Charles Swinburne, writing in the Daily Chronicle, called it "one of the few books which are well-nigh too praiseworthy for praise" - the book has come to be regarded as a classic in its genre. Get Your Copy Now.
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Kenneth Grahame, born in Edinburgh in 1859, faced early hardship after his mother's death and his father's struggles. Raised by his grandmother in England, he found solace in nature, often boating along the Thames with his siblings, which later inspired his writing. His early life was marked by these idyllic scenes, shaping the gentle yet adventurous tone seen in The Wind in the Willows.Grahame initially pursued a banking career, joining the Bank of England at a young age, where he excelled despite not achieving his dream of attending university. Writing in his spare time, he published works that captured the nostalgia of childhood, leading to literary recognition. His success allowed him to retire early, dedicating more time to his passion for storytelling.In 1908, Grahame published The Wind in the Willows, a story born from bedtime tales for his son, Alastair. The book's charm and unique characters resonated deeply, cementing his legacy in children's literature. Grahame spent his later years in relative seclusion, celebrated for his contribution to a genre that continues to enchant readers worldwide.