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Dive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with Old Peters Russian Tales, where Arthur Ransome, renowned for his beloved Swallows and Amazons series, presents his only public domain fiction work. Drawing from his experiences as a newspaper correspondent in Russia during a tumultuous time, Ransome weaves together well-known and lesser-known tales that capture the essence of the culture. His unique perspective, shaped by his involvement in the revolution and his marriage to Trotskys former secretary, adds a rich layer to these captivating stories. Join us on this literary journey through...

England Since Waterloo by Sir John Arthur Ransome Marriott (1859-1945) is a captivating historical narrative that first graced the shelves in 1913 and has seen many editions since. A historian with a long tenure at Worcester College, Oxford, and a Conservative MP for fifteen years, Marriott explores the pivotal moments that transformed Britain after Napoleons defeat. He artfully illustrates how the once-dominant French ruler could not impede English maritime supremacy and how Wellingtons brilliance led to his ultimate fall. This work vividly encapsulates the essence and challenges of ...

Arthur Ransome brilliantly wrote about Oscar Wilde in A Critical Study, published in 1912, and then went on to write the popular and better known children's series, Swallows and Amazons, in 1930. Ransome considers Oscar Wilde a visionary of whom every classical scholar must know. Oscar Wilde changed the culture of his own day and, by doing so, changed ours. Wilde tried various literary activities, poetry, drama, dialogues and essays, a novel, and even wrote about interior decoration. To him, art was supreme, and he pursued that ideal in every expression that he encountered.

K jezeru na anglickém venkově přijíždí opět po roce strávit báječné letní prázdniny čtveřice dětí - Vlaštovky. Společnost jim mají dělat dvě místní dívky - Amazonky. Ze začátku se nic nedaří podle plánu. Amazonky nemohou tábořit na ostrově Divokých koček, protože na návštěvu přijela prateta a tak místo dobrodružných pirátských výprav musí být nastrojené ve svátečních šatech. A aby toho nebylo málo, Vlaštovky nešťastně ztroskotají a přijdou tak o svou loď. Žádná nesnáz ale nemůže porazit děti s fantazií a odhodláním.

Třetí kniha ze série o Vlaštovkách a Amazonkách se odehrává na moři, kam děti vypluly s Petrem Kachnou hledat poklad. Odolají pronásledujícím pirátům? "Petr Kachna" je třetí díl románového cyklu o prázdninových dobrodružstvích dvou dětských sourozeneckých skupin, které si říkají Vlaštovky a Amazonky. Jedna z Vlaštovek Titty Walkerová si během minulých prázdnin stvořila ve své fantazii vysloužilého námořníka Petra Kachnu, který v této knize ožívá. A proč ne? Společně vyplouvají se strýčkem Jimem alias kapitánem Flintem ve škuneru Divoká kočka na moře, protože Petr Kachna ví, kde je uložen poklad.

PUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering ...

Discover the enchanting world of nature through Childs Book of the Garden, part of Arthur Michell Ransomes delightful Nature Books For Children series. This charming book captures the beauty and wonder of gardens, making it a joy for both children and adults alike. Renowned English author and journalist Ransome is celebrated for his captivating storytelling and ability to inspire a love for the natural world in young readers. Join us on this whimsical journey through the garden! - Summary by David Wales

This delightful book is part of the authors Nature Books For Children series, which offers a charming exploration of natures cycles aimed at young readers. Arthur Michell Ransome, an esteemed English author and journalist, is celebrated for his extraordinary ability to weave enchanting tales for children. In this book, he eloquently captures the essence of each season, reminding us of the beauty in the natural world “When we think of sowing seeds we think of Spring with the new corn green on the red ground, and when we think of Spring we think of Summer, when it is tall and wavy in the wind,...

In 1913, Arthur Ransome traveled to Russia to explore Russian folklore. The result of his studies was the publication of retellings (rather than translations) of a number of stories, including The Soldier and Death, which first appeared in 1920.