Arthur Ransome
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.
Pond and Stream
Two adventurous children playfully explore ponds and streams, learning about nature as they build dams, observe ducklings, catch tadpoles, and nurture their own aquarium, instilling in them a love for the outdoors and the creatures within.
By Arthur Ransome
Portraits and Speculations
Explore the minds of influential artists and thinkers as they grapple with the evolving purpose of art in society and its profound impact on individual lives.
By Arthur Ransome
The Child's Book of the Seasons
Two imaginative children journey through the year, discovering nature's beauty and the simple joys of friendship with every changing season.
By Arthur Ransome
Old Peter's Russian Tales
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.
By Arthur Ransome
The Crisis in Russia
In a Russia shaken by revolution, a nation fights for survival against collapse, struggling with hunger, crumbling systems, and the looming shadow of European disaster.
By Arthur Ransome
A History of Story-telling: Studies in the development of narrative
Discover how storytelling has transformed throughout history, shaping our understanding of culture and morality through powerful narratives.
By Arthur Ransome
Oscar Wilde, a Critical Study
** Explore the life of a controversial writer and discover how his experiences shaped his unforgettable literary works.
By Arthur Ransome
Russia in 1919
Witness a reporter's dangerous journey into a shattered and volatile country, revealing intimate tales of revolution and its toll on the people.
By Arthur Ransome
The Soldier and Death A Russian Folk Tale Told in English by Arthur Ransome
** A compassionate soldier's encounter with the supernatural leads him on a journey where he confronts devils, captures Death, and grapples with the delicate balance between life, death, and the repercussions of altering fate.
By Arthur Ransome