Arthur Ransome
1884 - 1967
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Biography
Arthur Ransome (1884-1967) was an English author and journalist best known for his children's book series 'Swallows and Amazons'. He started his career as a newspaper correspondent covering the Russian Revolution and became fascinated with Russian folklore and culture. Ransome's experiences in Russia greatly influenced his writing and he incorporated elements of his time there into his popular adventure books. His works continue to be cherished for their timeless themes of friendship, exploration, and the wonders of the natural world.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The worst of being a Communist is the parties you may go to are - well - awfully funny and touching but not very gay.
2
The whole point of a story is not to be caught.
3
Knowledge is soon changed, then the points of the story, the jokes, are lost. What does remain? People's names. Facts. Dates. That's still there, but unimportant.
4
It is hard to understand people who celebrate every Friday.
5
You have to believe in God, even if God has never believed in you.