Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Traveller Storytelling in Scotland
Drop in to meet Robert Fell, author of 'Traveller Storytelling in Scotland: Folklore, Ideology and Cultural Identity', an exciting new book about traditional storytelling in Scotland.
About Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Traveller Storytelling in Scotland
The book reflects the SISF’s theme for 2024 by helping to build bridges between cultures through the power of storytelling, involving some of the most influential storytellers from Scotland’s Traveller and Nawken/Nacken communities. Join Robert in the relaxed surroundings of the Storytelling Court where he will be happy to answer any questions you may have, with discounted copies of his book also available to buy.
'Traveller Storytelling in Scotland: Folklore, Ideology and Cultural Identity' investigates archives, highlights key texts, and presents novel fieldwork that introduces readers to the vibrant folkloric expressions of these diverse communities. It connects ethnology and literary criticism to contextualise folklore and reveal how its ideological priorities underpin cultural identity. Using creative analytical techniques, Robert’s book is a lively and celebratory examination of a folkloric idiom that has, until now, been sorely underrepresented.
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