Acclaimed playwright alan bennett has taken the wellloved characters of mole, rat, badger and toad of toad hall, from the centuryold book the wind in the willows, and woven their exploits into an exciting adventure story for the whole family. I still remember the day sometime in the early 1980s when i found the mc recording of kenny williams reading the wind in the willows. The wind in the willows is based on letters and stories that graham made for his only child, alistair. The wind in the willows 1908 was based on bedtime stories and letters to his son and it is where the characters rat, badger, mole and toad were created. Written as a childrens story, the wind in the willows is enjoyed by many grownups who relish grahames ability to evoke the long summer days of childhood. The guardian believe me my young friend, there is nothing, absolutely nothing half so much worth doing. This muchloved story follows a group of animal friends in the english countryside as they pursue adventure, and as adventure pursues them. Now alan bennett has written an adaptation for the stage, a version which is both true to the original and yet carries that distinctive bennett hallmark. Alan bennett introduces this edition, writing about the.
First published in 1908, the wind in the willows belongs to a golden age of childrens book. This muchloved story follows a group of animal friends in the english countryside. Toad and badger form a tight friendship and have many. Editions of the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame. Toad, a wealthy, vain wastrel, who flits from one ridiculous obsession to another.
They live in a pastoral version of edwardian england. Parents will appreciate the themes of loyalty, manners, selfrestraint, and. So wrote kenneth grahame of his timeless tale of rat, mole, badger, and toad, in their lyrical world of gurgling rivers and whispering reeds, a world which is both beautiful and benevolently ordered. The guardian believe me my young friend, there is nothing, absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. The wind in the willows is one of englands most treasured childrens stories and the characters of mole, ratty, badger and the incorrigible mr. In 1930, milnes stage version was brought to another audience in toad of toad hall. Buy wind in the willows reading bbc radio collection unabridged by grahame, kenneth, bennett, alan isbn.
Older readers will be reminded to step outside of their comfort zone and try new things. Toad, badger, and rattyhave enchanted children of all ages for many years. The novels popularity grew slowly over the years and a. The wind in the willows is an excellent read for a child. Alternatingly slowmoving and fastpaced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame free at loyal. Wind in the willows reading bbc radio collection audio. Mole was happy with his life until one day, in the middle of spring cleaning, he emerges from his hole at mole end and starts. The wind in the willows cast in order of appearance mole, innocent, trusting, optimistic ratty, laidback, intelligent, a university type badger, oldfashioned, suspicious, a great friend in a crisis toad, over. With the arrival of spring and fine weather outside, the goodnatured mole loses patience with.
As a child i used to listen to alan bennett reading an abridged version of the wind in the willows often and the story is one my all time favourites. The vocabulary is decidedly not dick and jane, and a reader with a love of words will find new. Acclaimed playwright alan bennett has taken the wellloved characters of mole, rat, badger and toad of toad hall, from the centuryold book the wind in the willows, and woven their exploits into an exciting. The wind in the willows opens in a bucolic way, as mole ventures out from home and meets up with rat, and the two gentlemanly country animals become fast friends.
Never before had he seen a river, taken a boat ride, or encountered the woods. Toad and his prison time, but mostly it is a timeless story of friends who will do anything for each other. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Toad have become hugely popular through stage, film and tv adaptations. Alan bennetts stage adaptation of the wind in the willows has become a classic in its own right. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Everything is new for the simple but stalwart mole.
With the arrival of spring and fine weather outside, the goodnatured mole loses patience with spring cleaning. The wind in the willows allows every person who has always wished animals could talk to dream a little more. The story of mole, ratty, badger, and toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or pooppooping in toads shiny ne. Children of all ages are enchanted by the thought of talking animals that have very humanlike adventures together. The wind in the willows audiobook, by kenneth grahame. Although classed as childrens literature, the wind in the willows holds a gentle fascination for adults too. Subscribe and click the bell for more stories like this. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Page 209 back into speech again it passed, and with beating heart he was following the adventures of a dozen seaports, the fights, the escapes, the rallies, the comradeships, the gallant undertakings. The prose is beautiful and occasionally requires the use of a dictionary i had to look up asperities.
Toad and his prison time, but mostly it is a timeless story of friends who will do anything. Production of the wind in the willows theatricalia. The wind in the willows reading and audition notice. Librivox recording of the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame. British pastoral meets broadway pizazz as george stiles and anthony drewe give kenneth grahames the wind in the willows the largescale musical treatment. I am now 33 and so returning to this classic i was a little unsure if it would hold up but i enjoyed it very much. The wind in the willows audiobook listen instantly.
Of deepsea fishings he heard tell, and mighty silver gatherings of the milelong net. The wind in the willows, kenneth grahame the wind in the willows is a childrens novel by scottish novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. The wind in the willows audiobook by kenneth grahame. With 5 equally wonderful books published july th 2015 by titan read kindle edition, 930 pages. Download the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame audiobook. The vocabulary is decidedly not dick and jane, and a reader with a love of words will find new ones to treasure, even if wellequipped for the journey. Milnes dramatization of the novel as toad of toad hall brought it greater success. Milne, who loved it, adapted a part of it for stage as toad of toad hall in 1929. The wind in the willows alan bennett bbc radio drama. Originally told by the author as a series of bedtime stories to his beloved son. Toad and badger form a tight friendship and have many adventures. The wind in the willows audiobook free download one of the bestloved works by kenneth grahame, this popular, renowned classics audiobook is now available for free download from spotify, deezer. The wind in the willows is full of fun and adventures for the best friends. Written by kenneth grahame, alan bennett adaptation, audiobook narrated by alan bennett, richard briers, adrian scarborough, terence rigby.
Alan bennett introduces this edition, writing about the history of the project and the staging of the production. Oct 01, 2002 first published in 1908, the wind in the willows belongs to a golden age of childrens book. The wind in the willows kenneth grahame audiobook and. Many of the original cast from alan bennett s acclaimed national theatre production appear in this dramatization for bbc radio 4. The stage sally stott the wind in the willows a lot of love has gone into creating this outdoor production which sees st pauls church and its grounds transformed into a world filled with picnics, punting and the poop poop sound of a maverick toads motor vehicle. Twenty years since it was first produced at the national theatre, alan bennetts stage adaptation of the wind in the willows has become a classic in its own. The wind in the willows full audiobook by kenneth grahame greatest audiobooks v2. The wind in the willows free full audiobook online listen by kenneth grahame english audio books best free full audiobooks online the wind in the willows.
The story begins with mole doing his spring cleaning. I cant recommend the wind in the willows enough, to children and adults alike. Oct 27, 2017 the wind in the willows free full audiobook online listen by kenneth grahame english audio books best free full audiobooks online the wind in the willows. The chief characters mole, rat, and toad generally lead upbeat and happy lives, but. Written as a childrens story, the wind in the willows is enjoyed by many grownups who relish. Mole was happy with his life until one day, in the middle of spring cleaning, he emerges from his hole at mole end and starts meandering the english countryside. Download or stream the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame.
Dec 08, 2010 twenty years since it was first produced at the national theatre, alan bennett s stage adaptation of the wind in the willows has become a classic in its own right. One of the bestloved children s books of all time is updated for a new generation in a beautifully audiobook edition read by mark f. I t wouldnt be christmas without alan bennetts version of kenneth grahames classic which is strange. The stage sally stott the wind in the willows a lot of love has gone into creating this outdoor production which sees st pauls church and its grounds transformed into a world filled with picnics.
Librivoxs wind in the willows by kenneth grahame read by adrian praetzellis. Younger children will have an opportunity to expand their vocabulary while going off on fun adventures with the gang. Listen to wind in the willows by kenneth grahame at. These charming tales of the riverbank, describing the adventures of ratty, mole, badger and their. Whether the four friends are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic caper, or. This is a production of the play the wind in the willows by alan bennett by national theatre, started 1 st december 1990, at olivier theatre, national theatre. New introductions commissioned from todays top writers. Till this moment i only knew him from the carry ons, but what a lovely surprise to hear him performing this immortal kenneth grahame masterpiece. The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame librarything. Download the wind in the willows audiobook by kenneth. Jul 16, 2017 the wind in the willows is one of englands most treasured childrens stories and the characters of mole, ratty, badger and the incorrigible mr. The classic story of how rat, mole, and the other riverbankers saved toad from his excesses. Dec 27, 2016 one of the bestloved children s books of all time is updated for a new generation in a beautifully audiobook edition read by mark f.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie, and. The wind in the willows reading by kenneth grahame, alan. The wind in the willows is a book for those who keep the spirit of youth alive in them. The wind in the willows by alan bennett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dec 15, 2004 download or stream the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame. The wind in the willows was in its thirtyfirst printing when thenfamous playwright, a. The wind in the willows written by kenneth grahame. This version used by bench theatre was adapted by alan bennett in 1991. With the arrival of spring and fine weather outside. The wind in the willows is a childrens novel by scottish novelist kenneth grahame, first published in 1908. Jul 02, 2017 british pastoral meets broadway pizazz as george stiles and anthony drewe give kenneth grahames the wind in the willows the largescale musical treatment. These charming tales of the riverbank, describing the adventures of ratty, mole, badger and their irrepressible but conceited friend, toad of toad hall, have become classics loved as much, perhaps, by adults as by children.
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