The Golden Age by Kenneth Grahame
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| Author | Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932 |
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| Title | The Golden Age |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #53250 (Fine color illustrations) #32501 (Fine sepia illustrations) #291 (No illustrations) |
| Credits | Produced by Mike Lough and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Golden Age" by Kenneth Grahame is a nostalgic novel likely written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a group of children who navigate the whimsical world of nature and their imaginative play, reflecting on their lives and relationships with the adults, whom they refer to as "Olympians." At the start of the book, the narrator reminisces about their childhood experiences with these adults, hinting at a blend of admiration and disdain for their mundane lives. The children’s vivid imaginations transform their surroundings into magical landscapes where they embark on adventures, such as playing games and escaping into rich fantasies about pirates and hidden treasures. The opening captures the essence of a carefree childhood, the joy of exploration, and a sense of longing for the simplicity and freedom of youth amidst the constraints imposed by the adult world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Pastoral fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 291 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 193 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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