The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows follows the adventures of four anthropomorphized animals—Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad—in a pastoral version of Edwardian England, known for its blend of adventure, morality, and celebration of nature, particularly the Thames Valley. 

The story, which originated from bedtime stories Grahame told his son, explores themes of friendship, home, and the conflict between simple life and reckless desire, famously featuring Toad's obsession with motorcars and the friends' efforts to save him and his home, Toad Hall, from trou