Scottish folk & fairy tales : epic tales
2023
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The folklore of Scotland has gripped the imagination for centuries, with its stories of sublime creatures, high adventures and uncanny spirits of all kinds. The human and fairy realms of Scotland's mythical heritage blur seamlessly together: knights and clan leaders clash swords in the same lands where brownies and bogles romp; and simple farmers and fishermen frequently cross paths with the enchanting and formidable 'fair folk' of both land and sea. Long has been the exchange of culture between Scotland and Ireland, leading to some familiar characters cropping up in both countries' mythologies. Nonetheless, Scotland's folklore adds its own flavour to the telling of some well-known Gaelic tales, as well as a variety of stories that are uniquely Scottish. This collection of folk and fairy tales captures the essence of Scotland's ancient and vibrant folkloric tradition.
Main title:
Scottish folk & fairy tales : epic tales / foreword by Allison Galbraith ; general editor, J.K. Jackson.
Author:
Jackson, Jake, editor
Imprint:
London : Flame Tree Collections, 2023.
Collation:
432 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm.
Series title:
ISBN:
9781804175903 (hbk)
Dewey class:
398.209411398.2094398.209398.2
LC class:
GR144
Local class:
398.209
Language:
English
BRN:
3591391