Stories from South Uist
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Stories from South Uist
Tales and traditions from the island of South Uist
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About the Ebook
This is an extraordinary collection of tales from one of the very greatest Gaelic storytellers, Angus MacLellan, and translated by one of Scotland's finest Celtic Scholars, John Lorne Campbell. The stories in the book include every type of tale found on South Uist, from Fingalian heroes and ghost stories to international folktales and humorous and historical local anecdotes.
These tales of ancient kings, thrilling escapes, jealous stepmothers and magic spells are fascinating not only for their narrative power, but also their links with myths and legends from Ireland, Scandinavia, France and Greece. The Hebrideaen island of South Uist was one of the last places in Western Europe where the ancient art of Storytelling was still honoured and practised, and the style of these translations is at once original and hypnotic, reflecting the oral tradition at their source.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover tales and traditions from the island of South Uist
- Explore Hebridean community life through preserved storytelling
- Engage with authentic island voices and memory
- Read another celebrated title from Origin - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
About the Author
Angus MacLellan left Uist to go into camp with the militia, before working for farmers on the mainland in Perthshire and Argyll. He later returned to the family croft on South Uist to work at inshore fishing and crafting.John Lorne Campbell was the author of numerous books and articles, including Canna: the Story of a Hebridean Island, the island that was his home from 1938 to his death in 1996. He was instrumental in ensuring that the island pass into the care of the National Trust for Scotland in order that its natural and cultural heritage be protected.Publication Details
Publisher: Origin (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 03 March 2016
Print Length: 288 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857902719
Format: Ebook
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