The Walrus and the Violets

The walrus is the happiest inhabitant of the north because: - firstly, thanks to the Gardener, he fell in love with the scent of violets and the taste of melons; - secondly, he went on an exciting journey to the big city; - thirdly, with his help, the big city got rid of gangsters; - fourthly, melons became a common dish in his homeland. One reason would have been enough to feel happy. But there turned out to be four reasons, so the walrus is four times happier! You will feel the same way when you get to know this character better and follow his life. After all, in the fairy tale by Hayri Shtub, there are so many amazing events that they could fill several books. Like many adventures, this story began with a dispute: the Gardener promised the Professor to grow melons and violets even in the snowy, icy north. The Gardener built a greenhouse, into which the clumsy walrus fell one day. There, this lovely fat fellow tasted the sweet southern fruit for the first time and inhaled the aroma of unfamiliar flowers. But alas - the Gardener had left! Should he eat mollusks again?.. Breathe only the frosty air?.. The story "The Walrus and the Violets" was published in 1951, and 60 years later, Hayri Stub reworked it, making the characters and settings more modern. This book's edition in Russian is accompanied by the author's original illustrations, which he created in an unusual technique: prints from copper plates painted using linocut. It is these classic illustrations that emphasize the connection to old traditions and the unique spirit of a good fairy tale.