'Tale, Proverb and Riddle', 20th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-98/3/1/11
Scope and Contents
Notes on the Gaelic literary tradition of stroytelling, especially with reference to plots and techniques. The different handwriting in the notebook suggests multiple contributors. There are also notes inserted into this notebook from a different source, perhaps relevant material that was previously in a separate notebook. In the book of the book, there are also excerpt from a printed source, likely a journal publication, discussing story traditions. These have been glued into the notebook and there are notes accompany them.
Dates
- 20th century
Language of Materials
English
Some examples in Scottish Gaelic
Some examples in Scottish Gaelic
Physical Description
The pages are in good condition. There is a front and back cover, in good condition, and the binding is well-preserved. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting may require some concentration to decipher.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 notebook
Previous reference
Mackinnon B.23
Physical Description
The pages are in good condition. There is a front and back cover, in good condition, and the binding is well-preserved. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting may require some concentration to decipher.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Front and back cover, and bound together by contemporary string
Binding: Front and back cover, and bound together by contemporary string
Dimensions
19 cm x 23.4 cm
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk