"Old Peter's Russian Tales" by Arthur Ransome is a compilation of Russian fairy tales spun by Old Peter for his eager grandchildren, Maroosia and Vanya. Set in the heart of a Russian forest, the book paints a picture of their simple life within Old Peter's cozy hut, especially during the long, cold winters. These aren't just any stories; they're gateways to worlds filled with mystical creatures and timeless lessons. The stories like "The Silver Saucer and the Transparent Apple" highlight virtues like goodness while tackling darker themes such as envy, all wrapped in the warm embrace of folklore. The narrative aims to enchant young readers and captivate older audiences and presents an opening where storytelling fosters both imagination and connection.
Old Peter's Russian Tales
By Arthur Ransome
Venture into a world of Russian folklore, where an old storyteller shares enchanting tales of magical objects and moral lessons with his grandchildren in a cozy forest hut.
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About the AuthorArthur Michell Ransome was an English author and journalist. He is best known for writing and illustrating the Swallows and Amazons series of children's books about the school-holiday adventures of children, mostly in the Lake District and the Norfolk Broads. The entire series remains in print, and Swallows and Amazons is the basis for a tourist industry around Windermere and Coniston Water, the two lakes Ransome adapted as his fictional North Country lake.
Arthur Michell Ransome was an English author and journalist. He is best known for writing and illustrating the Swallows and Amazons series of children's books about the school-holiday adventures of children, mostly in the Lake District and the Norfolk Broads. The entire series remains in print, and Swallows and Amazons is the basis for a tourist industry around Windermere and Coniston Water, the two lakes Ransome adapted as his fictional North Country lake.
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