Sgiath: Amazon Queen of Skye - Couverture souple

Macpherson, George

 
9781912147939: Sgiath: Amazon Queen of Skye
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1912147939 ISBN 13 : 9781912147939
Editeur : Luath Press Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

Sgiath is a little-known character from Scottish legend and here, for the first time, the Isle of Skyes seanachaidh and storyteller George Macpherson commits her tale to the page. Born during a storm, Sgiaths path to greatness is foretold. Her journey thenceforth offers a fascinating insight into the development of oral storytelling and introduces the reader to the worlds first Colleges and Hospitals, a magician, cannibals, men and a tribe of warrior women.

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À propos de l?auteur

George W. Macpherson is from Skye and has collected traditional stories from the age of three. He has become one the best known traditional storytellers in Scotland. He has been previously published in several magazines and has appeared on TV and radio in the UK (BBC, STV, BSkyB), Australia, Germany (GDR), US History Channel, Japanese television, and has performed and lectured for many prestigious venues and institutions, including: Yale University and the Edinburgh Festival (first ever Scottish storyteller). In 1997/8 he provided the story that opened the Commonwealth Heads of State Convention in Edinburgh. He also appears at the Skye Storytelling Festival and is an annual participant in the Edinburgh Storytelling Festival.

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Éditeur
Luath Press Ltd
Date d'édition
2019
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1912147939
ISBN 13 
9781912147939
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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