Category:
Myth & Folklore
£35.00
Second hand / Antiquarian.
Published: Mouton Publishers, The Hague, 1975
Condition: Good. Dust jacket slightly torn near top right hand corner. In protectice cellophane wrapper.
Pages clean and unmarked.
"Dilemma tales constitute a large, diverse, and widespread class of folktales in Africa. They are prose narratives that leave the listeners with a choice among alternatives, such as which of several characters has done the best, deserves a reward, or should win an argument or a case in court. The choices are difficult ones and usually involve discrimination on ethical, moral, or legal grounds. Other dilemma tales, which border on tall tales, ask the listeners to judge the relative skills of characters who have performed incredible feats. The narrator ends his story with the dilemma, often explicitly stated in the form of a question, to be debated by his listeners. Sometimes the dilemma is resolved by the narrator after his listeners have argued their conflicting points of view, but often it is not."
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out of stock - £40.00
Limited, first edition hardback, published by the author.
Mill Dust and Dreaming Bread takes readers on a captivating journey through Scotland’s landscapes, legends, and lore. This rich tapestry of folk belief and folk magic uncovers the enduring connections between land, community, and spirit, rooted in the ancestral traditions of Scotland. From animistic practices and seasonal celebrations to the struggles of resilience against suppression, this book reclaims a marginalised cultural heritage and invites readers to rediscover its relevance in the modern world. Blending deep archival research, personal storytelling, and vibrant explorations of ecology, history, and spirituality, this work is an evocative homage to Scotland’s past and a powerful call to embrace its enduring wisdom. Whether delving into the fairy faith, uncovering the rituals of ancient festivals, or examining the impact of societal upheaval, Mill Dust & Dreaming Bread offers a transformative perspective on our shared heritage and a vision of how it can inspire us today.
This limited edition, specially crafted book, supported by a Kickstarter, is for seekers, storytellers, and all who yearn to connect with the echoes of an ancient land.
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