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The Lore of Scotland (häftad, eng)
''A lovely compilation. It''s the real macabre.'' Terry Pratchett
''An impressive folkloric travel guide'' Times Lit...
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''A lovely compilation. It''s the real macabre.'' Terry Pratchett
''An impressive folkloric travel guide'' Times Literary Supplement
Scotland''s rich past and varied landscape have inspired an extraordinary array of legends and beliefs.
In The Lore of Scotland, Jennifer Westwood and Sophia Kingshill bring together many of the finest and most intriguing: stories of heroes and bloody feuds, tales of giants, fairies, and witches, and accounts of local customs and traditions
Their range extends right across the country, from the Borders with their haunting ballads, via Glasgow, site of St Mungo''s miracles, to the fateful battlefield of Culloden, and finally to the Shetlands, home of the seal-people. More than simply retelling these stories, The Lore of Scotland explores their origins, showing how and when they arose and investigating what basis - if any - they have in historical fact
In the process, it uncovers the events that inspired Shakespeare''s Macbeth, probes the claim that Mary King''s Close is the most haunted street in Edinburgh, and examines the surprising truth behind the fame of the MacCrimmons, Skye''s unsurpassed bagpipers. Moreover, it reveals how generations of Picts, Vikings, Celtic saints and Presbyterian reformers shaped the myriad tales that still circulate, and, from across the country, it gathers together legends of such renowned figures as Sir William Wallace, St Columba, and the great warrior Fingal
The result is a thrilling journey through Scotland''s legendary past and an endlessly fascinating account of the traditions and beliefs that play such an important role in its heritage.
''This is a well researched book exploring the rich folklore of Scotland ..The breadth and range of this book is wide ... Amusing and erudite, it''s also an excellent guide to local variations in Scottish culture.'' The Sunday Telegraph
''A fascinating read which looks at mythical beings from kelpies and waterhorses to modern-day vampires'' Scottish Sunday Mail
| Format | Häftad |
| Omfång | 576 sidor |
| Språk | Engelska |
| Förlag | Cornerstone |
| Utgivningsdatum | 2011-05-05 |
| ISBN | 9780099547167 |
Specifikation
Böcker
- Format Häftad
- Antal sidor 576
- Språk Engelska
- Utgivningsdatum 2011-05-05
- ISBN 9780099547167
- Förlag Cornerstone
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Specifikation
Böcker
- Format Häftad
- Antal sidor 576
- Språk Engelska
- Utgivningsdatum 2011-05-05
- ISBN 9780099547167
- Förlag Cornerstone