Duncan Williamson was a Scottish traveller who went on to become one of Britain's master story-tellers. During his lifetime he was acclaimed 'the greatest English-speaking storyteller', 'the national monument of British storytelling' and, at his death, Scotland's 'greatest contemporary storyteller'. Fireside Tales, his first book, reveals this artistry and mastery in all its glory. This new edition is edited by his wife, Linda Williamson. Fireside Tales is narrated with an intense commitment to generations of the travelling people, who used animal fables, wonder tales and splendid horror stories to instil in their children moral judgment and a knowledge of right and wrong. At every corner the technical skill of the narrator is revealed, his ingenious mixture of conversation and action, frequent change of pace, use of the first person - all attributes of the born storyteller which compel attention, where tension and excitement are at fever pitch throughout. With a universality that can relate to every reader, this book represents one of the great collections of traveller stories.
| ISBN: | 9781912476480 |
| Publication date: | 23rd May 2019 |
| Author: | Duncan Williamson |
| Publisher: | Origin an imprint of Birlinn Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
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Duncan Williamson was a Scottish traveller who went on to become one of Britain's master story-tellers. During his lifetime he was acclaimed 'the greatest English-speaking storyteller', 'the national monument of British storytelling' and, at his death, Scotland's 'greatest contemporary storyteller'. Fireside Tales, his first book, reveals this artistry and mastery in all its glory. This new edition is edited by his wife, Linda Williamson. Fireside Tales is narrated with an intense commitment to generations of the travelling people, who used animal fables, wonder tales and splendid horror stories to instil in their children moral judgment and a knowledge of right and wrong. At every corner the technical skill of the narrator is revealed, his ingenious mixture of conversation and action, frequent change of pace, use of the first person - all attributes of the born storyteller which compel attention, where tension and excitement are at fever pitch throughout. With a universality that can relate to every reader, this book represents one of the great collections of traveller stories.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Fireside Tales of the Traveller Children and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Fireside Tales of the Traveller Children features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Stories about Family and Friends, Historical Fiction, Mystery / Mythology, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
Fireside Tales of the Traveller Children is available in Paperback
Fireside Tales of the Traveller Children was written by Duncan Williamson and published by Origin an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Fireside Tales of the Traveller Children has 224 pages
