The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows, published in 1908, grew out of bedtime stories Kenneth Grahame told his young son. Mole gives up spring cleaning, discovers the river and makes friends with the Water Rat; Badger lives under the Wild Wood and dislikes company; and Toad of Toad Hall takes up and abandons caravans, motorcars and prison escapes in turn. The book shifts between comic episodes and passages of strange lyricism, among them the night on the island in The Piper at the Gates of Dawn and Rat's temptation by the Sea Rat. It is a book about friendship, home and the English river, and adults have claimed it from children for more than a century. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Wind in the Willows online?
Yes. The Wind in the Willows opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Wind in the Willows free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Wind in the Willows is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Wind in the Willows in the public domain?
Yes. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Wind in the Willows?
About 3 h 56 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Wind in the Willows?
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
