Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Age is a novel written by Kenneth Grahame, which has been published in a large print edition. The story is set in the late 1800s and is a nostalgic portrayal of childhood and the innocence of youth. The novel follows the lives of two siblings, a brother and sister, who live in a rural area of England with their parents. The children are part of a group of young friends who spend their days exploring the countryside, playing games, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. However, their idyllic existence is threatened when the children's father falls ill, and they must confront the realities of mortality and loss. The Golden Age is a heartwarming and poignant tale that celebrates the joys of childhood and the resilience of the human spirit. This large print edition is ideal for those with visual impairments or those who prefer larger font sizes.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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.