The Symbolism and Sources of Outlander
The Scottish Fairies, Folklore, Ballads, Magic and Meanings That Inspired the Series
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Word Count
55,000 words, Guess
Page Count
220 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL27514527M
- ISBN-139780786499526
- ISBN-100786499524
- OCLC Control Number900306723
- Library of Congress Control Number2015011465
and 1 more
- Amazon0786499524
Classifications
- LCCPS3557.A22 O9834 2015
- LCCPS3557.A22O9834 2015
Description
Outlander is much more than a romance about a World War II nurse and a Jacobite soldier in a fetching kilt, the series has been categorized as a period drama, adventure saga, military history and fantasy epic. Inspired by the Irish legends of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the prophecies of Brahan Seer, the storyline is filled with mythology and symbolism from around the world, from the Fair Folk and the Loch Ness monster to wendigos, ghosts, zombies and succubae. Literary references abound, from the Bible to the classics, to Shakespeare and the English romantic poets. The series is also rich with its own symbolism: heather and white roses, the dragonfly in amber, Claire's blue vase and wedding gown, her wedding rings and pearl necklace. This book untangles the myriad of myths, legends, symbols and literary references found in the series.
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