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Good Little Ship: Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin

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Generations of children and their parents have delighted in Arthur Ransome's series of twelve "Swallows and Amazons" books, but one of them stands out from the rest as being of a different order altogether. "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea" is both larger of theme and tighter of plot; it is a rite-of-passage tale quite unlike the others, and in describing the experiences of its protagonist John it illuminates much of Ransome's own psychology.

"Good Little Ship" is a blend of literary criticism, maritime history and sheer celebration. Peter Willis combines an analysis of a classic of maritime literature with the story of the Nancy Blackett, Ransome's own boat which appears as the Goblin in his story. He describes her life, near-death and restoration, and her renaissance as an ambassador for Ransome and his tales.

Language: English

Pages: 218

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Lodestar Books

Release: November 01, 2017

ISBN 13: 9781907206429

Good Little Ship: Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Generations of children and their parents have delighted in Arthur Ransome's series of twelve "Swallows and Amazons" books, but one of them stands out from the rest as being of a different order altogether. "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea" is both larger of theme and tighter of plot; it is a rite-of-passage tale quite unlike the others, and in describing the experiences of its protagonist John it illuminates much of Ransome's own psychology.

"Good Little Ship" is a blend of literary criticism, maritime history and sheer celebration. Peter Willis combines an analysis of a classic of maritime literature with the story of the Nancy Blackett, Ransome's own boat which appears as the Goblin in his story. He describes her life, near-death and restoration, and her renaissance as an ambassador for Ransome and his tales.

Language: English

Pages: 218

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Lodestar Books

Release: November 01, 2017

ISBN 13: 9781907206429

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