Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales Contributor(s): Douglas, George (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0486411400 ISBN-13: 9780486411408 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2000 Annotation: Treasury of fanciful, picturesque narratives tell of brownies, kelpies, mermen, and other supernatural creatures that assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple Scottish country folk. A delightful collection of imaginative and entertaining nursery and fairy tales, animal fables, witchcraft lore, and stories with a comic twist. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
Dewey: 398.209 |
LCCN: 99059980 |
Physical Information: 0.71" H x 5.45" W x 8.44" (0.84 lbs) 384 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The product of a long-established oral tradition, Scottish fairy tales are full of unexpected twists and turns, delicious humor, and a rich assortment of fanciful creatures. These include brownies, kelpies, trolls, mermen, and other beings from the unseen world that pop up again and again to assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple country folk. |