| Author |
Ransome, Arthur, 1884-1967 |
| Illustrator |
Mitrokhin, Dmitrii Isidorovich, 1883-1973 |
| Title |
Old Peter's Russian Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Old Peter's Russian Tales" by Arthur Ransome is a collection of traditional Russian fairy tales likely written in the early 20th century. The stories are narrated through the character of Old Peter, who tells them to his grandchildren, Maroosia and Vanya, emphasizing the wondrous elements of Russian folklore. This enchanting compilation is filled with mystical beings, moral lessons, and rich illustrations, aimed primarily at children but endearing to readers of all ages. The opening of the book introduces readers to Old Peter's cozy hut in the Russian forest, where he lives with his grandchildren. The children express their curiosity about the stories they know and those they have yet to hear. Old Peter describes the backdrop of their lives, sharing how they enjoy simple joys despite the harshness of winter outside. As the children settle in for the evening, Old Peter prepares to tell them the story of "The Silver Saucer and the Transparent Apple," setting the stage for a magical journey filled with themes of goodness, envy, and redemption that are characteristic of folk tales. The beginning effectively engages readers, inviting them into a world where storytelling nurtures imagination and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Russia
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| Subject |
Tales -- Russia
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16981 |
| Release Date |
Nov 2, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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