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Available
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Publication
Mcgill Queens Univ Pr (1987), Edition: 0, Paperback, 312 pages
Description
MacNeil also describes his early years in a Gaelic-speaking rural community, where story-telling is still a basic element of community life. He explains how he learned the tales and the customs and practices associated with their telling. He also introduces us to the families and individuals who were custodians of the tales. John Shaw's introduction outlines the informant's tradition and its place in the world of the European story-teller. The commentaries of MacNeil and Shaw, the tales, the games, and the other folk material offer a rich and unique perspective on the Gaelic culture generally, and as it has developed on Cape Breton Island in particular.
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ISBN
0773505601 / 9780773505605
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Local notes
MacNeil describes his early years in a Gaelic-speaking rural community, where story-telling is still a basic element of community life. He explains how he learned the tales, customs & practices associated with their telling, & also introduces the families & individuals who were custodians of the tales.
John Shaw's introduction outlines the informant's tradition & place in the world of the European story-teller. The commentaries of MacNeil & Shaw, the tales, the games, & other folk material offer a rich & unique perspective on the Gaelic culture generally, & it's development on Cape Breton Island in particular.
John Shaw's introduction outlines the informant's tradition & place in the world of the European story-teller. The commentaries of MacNeil & Shaw, the tales, the games, & other folk material offer a rich & unique perspective on the Gaelic culture generally, & it's development on Cape Breton Island in particular.
Physical description
312 p.; 5.93 x 0.88 inches
Pages
312