The Golden Age

The Golden Age by Kenneth Grahame is a collection of stories that are set in a world of childhood innocence and wonder. The book is a nostalgic portrayal of the author’s own childhood memories, as he takes the reader on a journey through the idyllic countryside of England during the late 19th century. The stories are told from the perspective of the children who inhabit this world, and they are filled with adventures, games, and imaginative play. The book is a celebration of the joys of childhood, and it captures the magic of a time when anything seemed possible. The stories are beautifully written, with vivid descriptions and a gentle humor that will charm readers of all ages. The Golden Age is a timeless classic that will transport readers back to a simpler time, and remind them of the joys of being young.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.