Into the Fairy Hill: Classic Folktales of the Scottish Highlands (Perspectives in Celtic History, Culture and Myth)
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| Management number | 232049176 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$8.96 | Model Number | 232049176 | ||
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Headstrong heroines and hot-tempered chieftains, loch monsters and hill fairies, cattle raids and clan feuds, wise animals and foolish saints: the Scottish Highlands' folktales date back centuries and preserve the history and beliefs of a people deeply rooted in their land and culture. Oral traditions connect the modern world with the hearts and minds of Scottish Highlanders across the ages, bringing their world to life in vivid detail. This anthology includes new and approachable translations of folktales from the Scottish Highlands and Nova Scotia, providing extensive commentary on this rich storytelling tradition. Each story is annotated with information about its origins and any insights into its meaning. The original Scottish Gaelic texts, collected from a wide variety of rare and obscure sources, are provided in an appendix. Read more
| ASIN | B0BGZ3D6LL |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| ISBN13 | 978-1476647678 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 7.6 MB |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Publisher | McFarland |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Print length | 277 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Publication date | September 28, 2022 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
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