The Edinburgh Companion to Scottish Traditional Literatures

This collection of essays explores the historical importance and imaginative richness of Scotland's extensive contribution to modes of traditional culture and expression: ballads, tales and storytelling, and song. Its underlying aim is to bring about a more dynamic and inclusive understanding of Scottish culture. Rooted in literary history and both comparative and interdisciplinary in scope, the volume covers the key aspects and genres of traditional...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074864539X
• ISBN13: 9780748645398
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"