Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Age by Kenneth Grahame is a collection of short stories that revolve around the lives of children in a small English town during the late 19th century. The book is set in a time when children were free to explore and play without the constraints of modern technology and the pressures of adult life. The stories are narrated by a young boy named Victor, who is a patient in a hospital for children. The stories follow Victor and his friends as they go on adventures, play games, and experience the joys and sorrows of childhood. The book is filled with delightful characters, such as the mischievous Peter, the imaginative Horace, and the kind-hearted Alice. The stories are heartwarming and nostalgic, evoking a sense of innocence and wonder. The Golden Age is a timeless classic that celebrates the beauty and simplicity of childhood. It reminds us of the importance of imagination, friendship, and the joy of discovery.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.
