The Scottish Fairy Book by Elizabeth W. Grierson
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About this eBook
| Author | Grierson, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Wilson) |
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| Illustrator | Williams, Morris Meredith, 1881-1973 |
| Title | The Scottish Fairy Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Thomas the rhymer -- Gold-tree and Silver-tree -- Whippity-Stourie -- The Red-Etin -- The seal catcher and the merman -- The page boy and the silver goblet -- The black bull of Norroway -- The wee bannock -- The elfin knight -- What to say to the new mune -- Habetrot the spinstress -- Nippit Fit and Clippit Fit -- The fairies of Merlin's Crag -- The wedding of Robin Redbreast and Jenny Wren -- The Dwarfie Stone -- Canonbie Dick and Thomas of Ercildoune -- The Laird o' Co' -- Poussie Baudrons -- The milk white doo -- The Draiglin' Hogney -- The Brownie o' Ferne-Den -- The Witch of Fife -- Assipattle and the Mester Stoorworm -- The Fox and the Wolf -- Katherine Crackernuts -- Times to sneeze -- The Well o' the World's End -- Farquhar MacNeill -- Peerifool -- Birthdays. |
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| Summary | "The Scottish Fairy Book" by Elizabeth W. Grierson is a collection of fairy tales written in the early 20th century. The book showcases various traditional Scottish folklore and fairy tales, drawing inspiration from times of old, featuring whimsical characters such as fairies, witches, and ogres, alongside more human protagonists like princes and princesses. The stories often involve themes of adventure, magic, and moral lessons, reflecting the richness of Scottish cultural heritage. The opening of the book sets the stage for a delightful array of tales, discussing the different kinds of Scottish fairy tales, classified into "Celtic Stories" and more traditional fairy tales. Grierson outlines how these stories often involve a hero or heroine embarking on quests, confronting fantastical beings, and encountering mystical experiences. Each tale promises to present unique narratives, like that of the renowned figure Thomas the Rhymer, who meets the Fairy Queen, along with other charming stories featuring witches and interesting creatures, inviting readers to explore the enchanting world of Scottish folklore through expertly narrated adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Folklore -- Scotland |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Scotland |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37532 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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