The Soldier and Death: A Russian Folk Tale Told in English (1922)

The Soldier And Death: A Russian Folk Tale Told In English is a book written by Arthur Ransome and published in 1922. The book tells the story of a young soldier who returns home from war and encounters Death, who has come to claim him. The soldier manages to outsmart Death by convincing him to climb into a bag and then throwing the bag into a river. However, the soldier soon realizes that he has also trapped himself in the bag and is now drifting down the river with Death. The two engage in a series of conversations and debates about life, death, and the meaning of existence, as they journey towards an unknown destination. The book is a retelling of a traditional Russian folk tale, and Ransome's version is notable for its poetic language and vivid imagery. It is a timeless tale that explores themes of mortality, morality, and the human condition, and has been enjoyed by readers of all ages for nearly a century.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.