ADFAS Brisbane: The Wind and the Willows Revisited
John Ericson presents 'The Wind and the Willows Revisited through its Illustrations'
The enduring story of friendship and what is important in life.
The beauty of Kenneth Grahame’s prose is widely acknowledged but the story is so full of wonderful imagery that it demands to be illustrated. First published in 1908 it has been in print ever since. What is less well known is that it has been illustrated by more than ninety artists – making it the most widely illustrated book in the English language. This lecture will explore how Kenneth Grahame came to write the story for his son Alastair, and the interesting but tragic life of the author.
Bring a guest.
Morning Tea provided at the Library.
The enduring story of friendship and what is important in life.
The beauty of Kenneth Grahame’s prose is widely acknowledged but the story is so full of wonderful imagery that it demands to be illustrated. First published in 1908 it has been in print ever since. What is less well known is that it has been illustrated by more than ninety artists – making it the most widely illustrated book in the English language. This lecture will explore how Kenneth Grahame came to write the story for his son Alastair, and the interesting but tragic life of the author.
Bring a guest.
Morning Tea provided at the Library.
Location
State Library of Queensland - Auditorium 1
Cultural Precinct, Stanley Place, South Brisbane QLD 4101
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