The Wind in the Willows

audiobook

The Wind in the Willows

by Kenneth Grahame

EN·~5 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
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THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

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Copyright, 1908, 1913, by - CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS - Published October, 1913

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3

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:31
4

I. THE RIVER BANK

24:40
5

II. THE OPEN ROAD

24:35
6

III. THE WILD WOOD

25:07
7

IV. MR. BADGER

27:03
8

V. DULCE DOMUM

30:14
9

VI. MR. TOAD

26:00
10

VII. THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN

21:38

Description

A timid mole, exhausted by endless spring‑cleaning, bursts from his underground burrow and discovers the bright world above. The fresh meadow, bustling hedgerows and a sparkling river awaken his curiosity, and he soon finds himself drawn to the lively banks where new friends await. Among the reeds he meets a charismatic water‑rat, a jovial otter, and a cautious badger, each offering a glimpse of a life far richer than his solitary tunnels.

Together they share simple pleasures—sun‑warmed grass, the chatter of birds, and the endless flow of the river that seems to tell its own stories. Their camaraderie blossoms as they explore the river’s edge, swapping tales and dreaming of cozy river‑side homes. This gentle adventure invites listeners into a world where ordinary creatures find extraordinary friendship, reminding us that stepping out of our comfort zones can lead to unexpected joy.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (324K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Jen Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2009-01-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Kenneth Grahame

Kenneth Grahame

1859–1932

Best known for creating the beloved world of The Wind in the Willows, this Scottish-born writer brought gentle humor, friendship, and the feel of the English countryside into children’s literature. His stories still charm readers with their warmth, wit, and quiet sense of adventure.

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