Tales of King Robert the Bruce de Scott, Tom - 1998

UK: Gordon Wright Publishing, 1998. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 5.5" X 8.5. Oakeshott, Ewart. Barbour's 'The Brus' is a true epic - the story in verse of Scotland's great national hero. Tom Scott had adapted the poem into simple idiomatic English suitable for reading from the age of about ten upwards. It is a free 'translation' adding historical detail and 'pointing up' Barbour in such ways, imaginary and factual, as are necessary for the modern reader, always aiming at clarity of picture and narrative. The Bruce story is one of the world's greatest romances and all children everywhere (and many adults!) should find it enthralling and exciting. It is as universal as 'Ulysses' or 'El Cid'.