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'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

  • Creation: 20th century

Language of Materials

English

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

Dimensions

19 cm x 23.4 cm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
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