The Soldier And Death: A Russian Folk Tale Told In English (1922)
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ISBN10: 1166011232
ISBN13: 9781166011239
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166011239
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Soldier and Death is a classic Russian folk tale retold in English by Arthur Ransome, first published in 1922. The story follows a young soldier who is sent on a mission by the Tsar to find a way to defeat Death. Along the way, he meets various characters who offer him advice and assistance, including a wise old woman, a beautiful princess, and a talking horse. However, Death proves to be a formidable foe, and the soldier must use all of his courage and cunning to outsmart him. The tale is filled with magical elements and symbolism, exploring themes of mortality, bravery, and the human condition. Ransome's retelling captures the essence of the original Russian story, making it accessible to English-speaking audiences. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings by Dmitri Mitrokhin, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the tale. Overall, The Soldier and Death is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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