Pt 2/2 Fantastic Escapes: Ransome and Chess in a time of war

Restless Times in History

Sep 12 2023 • 14 mins

Part 2/2 Arthur Ransome's fantastic escapes in 1919 Arthur Ransome is best remembered as a successful author of children's books, most notably Swallows and Amazons. But in 1919 he had a series of truly remarkable, daring, improbable - and fantastic escapes through partisan forests and vast landscapes, as he attempted to reach Estonia and escape with the woman, he loved.   Like classical literature or film reviews in general? Consider listening to my other channel as well: Literature, Laughter, and Learning Email for the podcast Restlesstimesinhistory@gmail.com

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