Traveller storytelling in Scotland : folklore, ideology, cultural identity /
"Examines Scottish storytelling traditions to uncover function and meaning within a set of distinctive folkloric expressions. Storytelling lies at the heart of much of what we do, say, experience and express, yet its enigmatic world-making force is too often taken for granted. The stories that...
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| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh :
Edinburgh University Press,
[2024]
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| Summary: | "Examines Scottish storytelling traditions to uncover function and meaning within a set of distinctive folkloric expressions. Storytelling lies at the heart of much of what we do, say, experience and express, yet its enigmatic world-making force is too often taken for granted. The stories that we share in our traditions not only build communities but give meaning to both our individual and collective experiences. Merging insights from a broad range of studies--connecting ethnology, literary criticism, social history and ideology--Robert Fell uncovers how stories make meaning within Scotland's iconic Traveller and Nawken/Nacken communities. This celebratory book guides the reader through one of the world's most sophisticated and expressive communities of storytellers. It unravels the complexities of storytelling as tradition and sets out analytical techniques that can uncover the meanings of the stories we tell. With vivid detail and lively debate, Traveller Storytelling in Scotland captures the enduring relevance of traditional storytelling to contemporary Scottish culture, and beyond."-- |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 220 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-215) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781399526340 1399526340 |