The Soldier and Death by Arthur Ransome
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| Author | Ransome, Arthur, 1884-1967 |
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| Title |
The Soldier and Death A Russian Folk Tale Told in English by Arthur Ransome |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Soldier and Death" by Arthur Ransome is a Russian folk tale retold in English, written in the early 20th century. This story explores themes of kindness, fate, and the human experience, following a soldier's journey after years of serving the Tsar and how his choices affect his life and those around him. The narrative centers around a soldier who, after generously giving away his meager rations to beggars, encounters a mysterious old man who gifts him magical items. These items give him the ability to win at cards and control other creatures, which leads him to confront devils in an empty palace. The soldier overcomes them and earns wealth, but when his son falls ill, he recalls his promise with a devil, which ultimately helps him heal his child. As the story progresses, the soldier struggles with the implications of his actions, particularly when he traps Death in a sack, leading to a world without death. However, as he realizes the consequences of an immortal world, he chooses to release Death, ultimately leaving him in a state where he has no place in both Heaven and Hell. The tale concludes with the soldier wandering the earth, symbolizing the complexities of life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Folklore -- Russia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49278 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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