The Wind in the Willows (1987 film) that he has changed for better. However, it is implied that, as with all his previous interests, he will somehow take his newfound interest in philanthropy too far. The Wind in the Willows (1987 film) The Wind in the Willows is a 1987 American animated musical television film directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass. It is an adaptation of "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Set in a pastoral version of England, the film focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters (Moley, Ratty, Mr. Toad, and Mr. Badger) and contains themes of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie.
Scottish literature in the nineteenth century same extent in Scotland, but did produce a number of significant publications. These included Elizabeth Hamilton's (1756?–1816), "Cottagers of Glenburnie" (1808), Mary Brunton's (1778–1818) "Discipline" (1814) and Christian Johnstone's "Clan-Albin" (1815). Walter Scott's first prose work, "Waverley" in 1814, is often called the first historical novel, and launched a highly successful career as a novelist. His early work dealt with Scottish history, particularly of the Highlands and Borders and included "Rob Roy" (1817) and "The Heart of Midlothian" (1818). Beginning with "Ivanhoe" (1820) he turned to English history and began the European vogue for his work. He did more than