{"product_id":"into-the-fairy-hill-classic-folktales-of-the-scottish-highlands-9781476690025","title":"Into the Fairy Hill: Classic Folktales of the Scottish Highlands","description":"\u003cp\u003e Headstrong heroines and hot-tempered chieftains, loch monsters and hill fairies, cattle raids and clan feuds, wise animals and foolish saints: the Scottish Highlands' folktales date back centuries and preserve the history and beliefs of a people deeply rooted in their land and culture. Oral traditions connect the modern world with the hearts and minds of Scottish Highlanders across the ages, bringing their world to life in vivid detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This anthology includes new and approachable translations of folktales from the Scottish Highlands and Nova Scotia, providing extensive commentary on this rich storytelling tradition. Each story is annotated with information about its origins and any insights into its meaning. The original Scottish Gaelic texts, collected from a wide variety of rare and obscure sources, are provided in an appendix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael S. Newton\u003c\/b\u003e was an assistant professor in the Celtic Studies department of St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia from 2008 to 2013. He has written a multitude of books and articles about Gaelic culture and history and is a leading authority on Scottish Gaelic heritage in North America. He lives in Carrboro, North Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525808820498,"sku":"9781476690025","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9e6750cf-46a1-46ce-bfcf-8238db8845c6.jpg?v=1731240337","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/into-the-fairy-hill-classic-folktales-of-the-scottish-highlands-9781476690025","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}