About Old Storytellers Of How And When They Lived, And What Stories They Told (1877)

""About Old Storytellers"" is a non-fiction book by Donald Grant Mitchell, originally published in 1877. The book explores the lives and works of old storytellers from different cultures and time periods, including ancient Greek and Roman storytellers, medieval troubadours, and modern-day novelists. Mitchell provides historical context for each storyteller and discusses the themes and motifs present in their stories. He also delves into the art of storytelling itself, examining the techniques and skills required to captivate an audience. The book is a fascinating exploration of the power of storytelling throughout history and its enduring importance in human culture.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.