Description
Explore the enchanting world of 'Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan', a captivating anthology that invites you to delve into Scotland's rich tapestry of folklore and storytelling. This carefully curated collection features classic tales infused with mystery, adventure, and the supernatural, showcasing both legendary and lesser-known narratives that have shaped Scottish culture. With stories from notable writers such as Robert Burns, Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and John Buchan, this book serves as a gateway to Scotland's magical past, exploring themes of love, bravery, and the mystical beings that inhabit its landscapes. Each tale encapsulates the spirit of Scottish heritage, providing readers with an immersive experience of Scotland’s folklore, from well-known favorites like 'Tam Lin' and 'Thomas Rymer' to modern interpretations that reflect the timelessness of these narratives. Whether you are a folklore enthusiast or a lover of fairy tales, this compilation makes for an ideal addition to your reading collection. Perfect for both casual readers and serious scholars, it is presented in a beautifully bound B-format paperback, featuring 256 engrossing pages that promise to ignite your imagination and transport you to lands where curses, blessings, and whimsical creatures dwell. Available now as a BRAND NEW edition from Penguin UK, this book is a must-have for anyone intrigued by the enchanting traditions of Scottish storytelling. Don't miss the chance to embrace the magic of Scotland in your own home with this stunning volume.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141442266
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256
Description:
A nation rich with superstitions and storytellers, Scotland has a grand tradition of folk and fairy tales, and this collection provides an insight into the curses, blessings and creatures - both widely recognisable and peculiarly Scottish - that populate it.
Mystery and excitement abound in this lively collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrate Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition and offers a carefully chosen combination of old favourites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as more modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and John Buchan.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141442266
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256
Description:
A nation rich with superstitions and storytellers, Scotland has a grand tradition of folk and fairy tales, and this collection provides an insight into the curses, blessings and creatures - both widely recognisable and peculiarly Scottish - that populate it.
Mystery and excitement abound in this lively collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrate Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition and offers a carefully chosen combination of old favourites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as more modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and John Buchan.