The Old Grey Magician - A Scottish Fionn Cycle (Paperback)

Fionn Cycle: A loose collection of tales originating in Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man which surround hunter-warrior leader Fionn, his band of men and his poet son, Ossian. Old Grey Magician: A mystical, morally ambivalent figure who appears throughout Celtic mythology; in Ireland he is the Dark Druid, and often he appears as a seabird. The shapeshifting sorcerer is a thorn in Fionn’s side, solving impossible problems but always asking too much in return. George W Macpherson has been telling the traditional tales of Fionn and the Fianna for years, artfully drawing in audiences with his storytelling talent. Gathered from sources all over the country and occasionally beyond, and collected here for the first time, the Old Grey Magician’s exploits offer a fascinating insight into the traditions of Scotland and the development of oral storytelling. Introduced and situated in physical and literary history by Donald Smith, this collection reminds us of the importance of retaining the stories that shaped us.

General

Imprint:	Luath Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2016
Authors:	George Macpherson
Introduction by:	Donald Smith
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-1-910745-41-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Promotions
LSN:	1-910745-41-3
Barcode:	9781910745410

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