Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Thumb of Knowledge in Legends of Finn, Sigurd and Taliesin Or Studies in Celtic and French Literature"" is written by Robert D. Scott. This book is a collection of studies in the field of Celtic and French literature. The author has explored the legends of Finn, Sigurd, and Taliesin and analyzed the role of the thumb of knowledge in these tales. The book provides a comprehensive description of the legends and their significance in the Celtic and French cultures. The author has used a scholarly approach to analyze the literature and has provided detailed insights into the themes and motifs used in these legends. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of Celtic and French literature and the role of the thumb of knowledge in these tales.1930. Contents: Episode of the Thumb of Knowledge in Irish Tradition before the 10th Century; Thumb of Knowledge in Irish and Scottish Tradition after the 10th Century; Imbas Forosna, Teinm Laida and Dichetal do Chennaib; Taliesin and the Tradition of the Thumb of Knowledge; Story of Fearachur Leigh and the White Snake; Norse Sigurd and the Tradition of the Thumb of Knowledge; Finn mac Cumaill and the Tradition of the Thumb of Knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
