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The Golden Age

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Author: Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932 Language: English Source: Project Gutenberg ID Gutenberg: 291 Views: 4

Synopsis

The Golden Age by Kenneth Grahame is a collection of reminiscences first published in 1895. Told through a child's perspective, it presents adults as distant “Olympians” who seem to have forgotten how to be young, shifting childhood attention toward imagination and daily play. The work emphasizes the ongoing conflict between children and the grown-up world, portraying how misunderstandings and differences shape children’s experiences. Along the way, Grahame blends elements of classical mythology with everyday childhood adventures, using that contrast to highlight the vitality of youth and the creative way children make sense of their surroundings.