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Synopsis
A highly readable and absorbing collection of traditions surrounding rites of passage, drawing upon a broad range of literary and oral sources from the sixteenth century to the present day.
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About the Author
Margaret Bennett was born on the island of Skye. She is well known as a singer but has also published widely in the field of Scottish studies, especially on folkore. She previously taught in the School of Scottish Studies at Edinburgh University and currently teaches at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. She lectures widely in the UK and North America.
Review
"'Yet again Margaret Bennett has produced a fascinating book...excellent value for money' -- J.C. Massy * Lore and Language * 'Margaret Bennett has given us another magic book, brought together from many books of the past as will as hitherto unpublished interview material, private manuscripts, wonderful miniatures of folklore, wise and charming commentary on human personality in a dazzling profusion' -- Owen Dudley Edwards
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- PublisherPolygon
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0748661182
- ISBN 13 9780748661183
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages298
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