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The Myth of William Wallace. A Study of the National Hero's Impact on Scottish History, Literature and Modern Politics.
Wallner, Susanne. Illus: Wallner, Julia
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Paperback. Illustrator(s): Wallner, Julia. Num Pages: 120 pages, ill: 4, b&w. BIC Classification: CFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 151 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
This book examines literary examples concerning William Wallace against the background of various historical sources and evaluates the construction, the changes, and the relevance of this Scottish national myth. For over 700 years, William Wallace has been fascinating people. What he achieved for his country is almost unbelievable. Already during his lifetime, Wallace's reputation must have been legendary. Over the centuries, a powerful myth has been created around his person, which was fostered by diverse writers, and even by Hollywood. There have been several periods throughout Scottish history when the interest in William Wallace intensified enormously, resulting in an increase ... Read more
This book examines literary examples concerning William Wallace against the background of various historical sources and evaluates the construction, the changes, and the relevance of this Scottish national myth. For over 700 years, William Wallace has been fascinating people. What he achieved for his country is almost unbelievable. Already during his lifetime, Wallace's reputation must have been legendary. Over the centuries, a powerful myth has been created around his person, which was fostered by diverse writers, and even by Hollywood. There have been several periods throughout Scottish history when the interest in William Wallace intensified enormously, resulting in an increase ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Germany
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
Number of Pages
120
Place of Publication
Stuttgart, Germany
ISBN
9783898212694
SKU
V9783898212694
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About Wallner, Susanne. Illus: Wallner, Julia
Susanne Wallner teaches English and French. Her research focuses on Scotland and its culture.
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