The Golden Age by Kenneth Grahame
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| Author | Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932 |
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| Illustrator | Parrish, Maxfield, 1870-1966 |
| Title | The Golden Age |
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Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #53250 (Fine color illustrations) #32501 (Fine sepia illustrations) #291 (No illustrations) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Sequel: Dream Days, #35187. |
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| Summary | "The Golden Age" by Kenneth Grahame is a novel written in the late 19th century. It captures the nostalgic reflections of childhood, exploring themes of imagination, innocence, and the contrasting perspective of adults through the eyes of children. The narrative primarily follows a group of young children, allowing readers to relive the adventures and fantasies that define their playtime and interactions. At the start of the story, the narrator reflects on the adults, whom they refer to as "Olympians," portraying them as oblivious to the wonders of childhood. This sets the stage for a series of vignettes capturing moments of fun, mischief, and philosophical musings among the children. The opening chapters establish the children's camaraderie, their adventures in nature, and their encounters with various whimsical thoughts, culminating in a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of childhood and the inevitable passage into adulthood. As they navigate their imaginative games—whether battling foes, discovering hidden treasures, or embarking on imaginary quests—their unfettered joy shines through, inviting readers to embrace the beauty of innocence and exploration. (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. | 32501 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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