Scottish Folk & Fairy Tales

Name: Scottish Folk & Fairy Tales
Brand: David Bateman Ltd
SKU: 9781804172292
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Fables, Folklore & Ancient Stories

Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions

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Scottish Folk & Fairy Tales is a captivating collection that explores the rich tapestry of Scotland's mythical past. Delving into age-old legends, these stories bring forth a world of magical creatures, heroic deeds, and the timeless battle between good and evil, all set against the backdrop of Scotland's enchanting landscapes. Ideal for those enthralled by the mystical and folkloric traditions.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy getting lost in the enchanting and magical world of folklore, steeped in the rich culture and mystical landscapes of Scotland. It's perfect for readers who appreciate historical settings woven with the whimsy of fairy tales, offering an escape into timeless stories that capture the imagination.

Scottish Folk & Fairy Tales

A gorgeous Collector's Edition of Scottish folk and fairy tales full of mischief, with spirits and goblins, bogles, witches, kelpies and mer-folk lurking behind every tree and craggy rock at midnight. In these pages the Fairy queen and the silent folk mingle with animals that speak of prophesy and lore, and enchantments that rule the twilight.

Scottish tales collected here are rooted in the lochs and highlands of the landscape.

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Scottish Folk & Fairy Tales collects tales rooted in the lochs and highlands of the Scottish landscape. These folk and fairy tales are full of mischief and malevolence, with spirits and goblins, bogies, witches, kelpies, and mer-folk lurking in every corner of the land, behind every tree and craggy rock at midnight.

In these pages, the Fairy queen, and the Sith, or silent folk, mingle with animals that speak of prophecy and lore, alongside enchantments that rule the twilight.

Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, capturing authors, myths, and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist. The collection brings the best, most influential, and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.

AUTHOR: Jake Jackson has written, edited, and contributed to over 20 books. His related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time, and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

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Scottish Folk & Fairy Tales captures the enchanting essence of Scotland's folklore with vivid storytelling. Readers praise its authentic representation of cultural heritage, noting the magical and mythical allure of the tales. The book is appreciated for its captivating narratives that transport readers to a world brimming with mysticism and historical charm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804172292

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Illustration: 3 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

Edited by J.K. Jackson
General editor J.K. Jackson
Introduction by Dr. Sarah Dunnigan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Dr. Sarah Dunnigan (Introduction) teaches and writes about Scotland’s medieval and renaissance literature, early women writers, ballads, fairy tales and children’s literature. She has edited Violet Jacob’s fairy tale collection, The Golden Heart (1904) and has written about mermaids in Scottish Romantic writing; the Grimms and Scotland; J.M. Barrie, children and the Gothic; and female enchanters in Scottish folklore and literature. With Shu-Fang Lai, she edited The Land of Story Books: Scottish Children’s Literature in the Long Nineteenth Century (2019), and she is currently writing a book about fairies in the Scottish literary imagination.

Jake Jackson (General Editor) has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.