The Wind in the Willows (Classics Made Easy): Unabridged, with Comprehensive Glossary, Biographical Article, and Historical Context - Brossura

Grahame, Kenneth

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1734704160 ISBN 13: 9781734704167

Casa editrice: Classics Made Easy, 2021

Riassunto

Celebrate an unforgettable classic, with this special 100th Anniversary Edition.
Only this CLASSICS MADE EASY™ edition includes a comprehensive 200-WORD GLOSSARY!
Now you can UNDERSTAND the period references, specialized terms, and slang used throughout the story.
PLUS: This book also includes a biographical article on the author and historical context.

This very special edition includes:

• GLOSSARY: A glossary of over 200 words, including specialized terms, slang, and phrases from the time period which have all but been forgotten, plus other hard-to-find or uncommon words.
• HISTORIC CONTEXT: An orientation to the story, which lays out the historic background and key concepts you need in order to understand the context in which this book was written.
• SCHOOL: The Wind in the Willows is on many required reading lists, and this edition is a perfect fit.
• UNABRIDGED TEXT: The full and unabridged text of Kenneth Grahame's timeless classic, The Wind in the Willows, typeset for easy reading.
• BONUS: A biographical article covering the life of the author, including where he got the idea for The Wind in the Willows.

Follow the Mole on his trips up and down the Thames with "Ratty," the Water Rat. Trek into the Wild Wood, nearly freezing in winter snows, to find Mr. Badger. Meet Otter, Portly, and the Sea Rat. See what happens when this fearless band of friends runs into no less than the demi-God Pan, Himself! Not to mention Mr. Toad's wild adventures on land and sea, from boats to a carriage and then onto his obsession, the automobile. See how he becomes a dangerous fugitive, running from the police - and what his friends do about this. It's no wonder that this non-stop classic has been brought to the stage, film, and even made into amusement park rides!

For over a century children, young adults, and adults of all ages have been touched by this masterpiece. With this Classics Made Easy edition, you can now follow the adventures better than ever.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Classics Made Easy
• Data di pubblicazione: 2021
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1734704160
• ISBN 13: 9781734704167
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 187
• Redattore: Classics Made Easy
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile