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The Folk Tales of Scotland
£8.99
Scotland's Greatest Folk Tales Brought Vividly to Life
A treasury of stories from across Scotland's rich folkloric tradition
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About the Ebook
The classic folk tales of Scotland were passed down from storyteller to storyteller, and from the first sentence they held the attention of the listeners and readers as though a spell had been cast over them, transporting them to a magical realm where mermaids and men, selkies and sailors, ogres and princesses all mingle and are miraculously transformed.First published in 1956, the Montgomeries, distinguished folklorists, gathered these captivating stories from all parts of Scotland. This collection became a classic of the storytelling tradition retold in a simple, dramatic style, appealing to adult and child alike. Now published by Birlinn Limited in a handsome gift edition and illustrated with Norah Montgomerie's own original drawings, it is a book to be treasured for years as the key to an enchanted, timeless world.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover Scotland's most beloved folk tales in one definitive collection
- Read stories of selkies, kelpies, fairy folk, and Highland heroes
- Explore the rich oral tradition that shaped Scottish culture for centuries
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'Norah and William Montgomerie perform a magical transformation of their own, draping fairy tales in tartan — this new edition looks good and reads even better.' The Herald
'With charming illustrations by Norah Montgomerie, this book makes a welcome change from the Brothers Grimm.' Dumfries & Galloway Standard
'Buy it for all the children in your life — and the adults too. Well done to Birlinn for making it available again.' Facts & Fiction Storytelling Magazine
About the Author
Poet William Montgomerie and his wife Norah, who lived in Edinburgh, collected a large and unique library of books, tapes and recordings of traditional Scottish rhymes, tales and games. They edited two collections of nursery rhymes, 'Scottish Nursery Rhymes' and 'Sandy Candy', and Norah Montgomerie edited and compiled three story books for parents with young children. They are survived by a daughter who lives in Australia.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 01 April 2013
Print Length: 272 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857905956
Format: Ebook
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