The Golden Age

The Golden Age is a children's novel written by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1895. The book is set in an idyllic English countryside during the late 19th century and tells the story of a group of children who live in a small village. The children, who are all under the age of ten, are part of a community of like-minded individuals who share a love of nature, adventure, and storytelling. The novel is divided into twelve chapters, each of which is a self-contained story. The stories are loosely connected and revolve around the children's experiences and adventures in the village. The book is narrated by an adult who looks back on his childhood and the memories of the Golden Age. The central themes of the book are the beauty of childhood innocence, the power of imagination, and the importance of friendship. The children in the book are portrayed as free-spirited and imaginative, with a deep appreciation for the natural world. The book also explores the tensions between the children's idyllic world and the harsh realities of adulthood. The Golden Age is considered a classic of children's literature and is often compared to other works of the time, such as Peter Pan and The Wind in the Willows. The book has been adapted into several stage productions and has been translated into many languages.1895. It was the great poet Swinburne who wrote of The Golden Age as one of the few books which are well-nigh too praiseworthy for praise. The art of writing adequately and receptively about children is among the rarest and most precious of all arts. In its pages, alive with memories of the author's boyhood, a troupe of clever and imaginative youngsters carry out their pranks and adventures, evoking youth for every reader. Another delightful volume from the author of The Wind in the Willows and Dream Days. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.