Into the fairy hill: classic folktales of the Scottish Highlands

"Headstrong heroines and hot-tempered chieftains, loch monsters and hill fairies, cattle raids and clan feuds, wise animals and foolish saints: the Scottish Highlands' folktales date back centuries and preserve the history and beliefs of a people deeply rooted in their land and culture. Or...

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1. Verfasser: Newton, Michael Steven 1965- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Celtic
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers [2022]
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Zusammenfassung:"Headstrong heroines and hot-tempered chieftains, loch monsters and hill fairies, cattle raids and clan feuds, wise animals and foolish saints: the Scottish Highlands' folktales date back centuries and preserve the history and beliefs of a people deeply rooted in their land and culture. Oral traditions connect the modern world with the hearts and minds of Scottish Highlanders across the ages, bringing their world to life in vivid detail. This anthology includes new and approachable translations of folktales from the Scottish Highlands and Nova Scotia, providing extensive commentary on this rich storytelling tradition. Each story is annotated with information about its origins and any insights into its meaning. The original Scottish Gaelic texts, collected from a wide variety of rare and obscure sources, are provided in an appendix"--
Beschreibung:ix, 266 Seiten Illustrationen 25,5 cm
ISBN:9781476690025

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