Publisher's Synopsis
The Soldier and Death: A Russian Folk Tale Told in English (1922) is a book written by Arthur Ransome. The book is a retelling of a Russian folktale about a soldier who makes a deal with Death to spare his life in exchange for a magical horse. The soldier goes on a series of adventures with the horse, but eventually Death comes to collect his due. The soldier tricks Death and manages to escape with his life. The book is written in English but draws heavily on Russian folklore and culture. It is a classic tale of bravery, cunning, and the power of storytelling. The book is suitable for readers of all ages and is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian folklore or classic fairy tales.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.
