The Book Club
The Book Club
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21. The Wind In The Willows: How A Bedtime Story Became An Icon
1 hour 32 minutes Posted Jul 6, 2026 at 11:05 pm.
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How did Kenneth Grahame come up with the idea for The Wind In The Willows? Why was the novel initially rejected by publishers? And, what character would Tabby and Dominic be?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of The Wind In The Willows, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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