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The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales
by Donald Smith
It’s Halloween so I sought out a Scottish horror-like story, naturally. The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales instead caught my eye and it was filled with an enriching collection of Scottish flavour.
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press’ popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman’s peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs, and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
These tales are organised by region and are told by local writers. I liked the short biography that we got before as I get to check out more of their stories. This book features a lot of Scots writing and felt like a familiar atmosphere that was completely accessible in it’s writing. The selection that was given showed a sequence of tones, these, morals and all sorts of magic. There are tales of trows, water sprites, witches and shapeshifters that are witty and mephitical. There are stories that have changed through time as they’ve passed from one mouth to the next and it’s truly exceptional how each bear a resemblance to another.
This was eclectic, familiar and filled with amazing writing. If anything, I wish it was accompanied with illustrations to enhance the experience. A brilliant Scottish read that hit the nail on the head with its intent.
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press’ popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman’s peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs, and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
These tales are organised by region and are told by local writers. I liked the short biography that we got before as I get to check out more of their stories. This book features a lot of Scots writing and felt like a familiar atmosphere that was completely accessible in it’s writing. The selection that was given showed a sequence of tones, these, morals and all sorts of magic. There are tales of trows, water sprites, witches and shapeshifters that are witty and mephitical. There are stories that have changed through time as they’ve passed from one mouth to the next and it’s truly exceptional how each bear a resemblance to another.
This was eclectic, familiar and filled with amazing writing. If anything, I wish it was accompanied with illustrations to enhance the experience. A brilliant Scottish read that hit the nail on the head with its intent.