Portrait of Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him.

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James VI and the Gowrie Mystery

"James VI and the Gowrie Mystery" by Andrew Lang is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book dives into the perplexing events ...

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Tales of Troy and Greece

The first part of this e-book ("Ulysses the Sacker of Cities") is a duplication of e-book #1973, which ends with the fall of Troy. This e-book includes material not in #1973: the wanderings of Ulysses after the war and his return home, and the stories of the golden fleece, Thesues and Perseus.

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The Fairy Books of Andrew Lang A Project Gutenberg Linked Index to All Stories in the 12 Volumes

"The Fairy Books of Andrew Lang" by Andrew Lang is a collection of classic fairy tales compiled and edited by Lang during the late 19th to early 20th ...

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The Lilac Fairy Book

"The Lilac Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales written in the early 20th century. As part of Lang's Fairy Book series, this volu...

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The Clyde Mystery a Study in Forgeries and Folklore

"The Clyde Mystery" by Andrew Lang is a scholarly study combining elements of archaeology, anthropology, and folklore, written in the early 20th centu...

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The Valet's Tragedy, and Other Studies

"The Valet's Tragedy and Other Studies" by Andrew Lang is a historical and literary exploration written during the late 19th century. This collection ...

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A Monk of Fife Being the Chronicle Written by Norman Leslie of Pitcullo, Concerning Marvellous Deeds That Befell in the Realm of France, in the Years of Our Redemption, MCCCCXXIX-XXXI

"A Monk of Fife" by Andrew Lang is a historical novel set in the early 15th century. The narrative revolves around the life and experiences of Norman ...

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Custom and Myth

"Custom and Myth" by Andrew Lang is a collection of essays exploring comparative mythology and folklore, written in the late 19th century. The work cr...

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The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot

"The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot" by Andrew Lang is a literary analysis published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1905. This work delves ...

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The companions of Pickle Being a sequel to 'Pickle the spy'

"The Companions of Pickle" by Andrew Lang is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a sequel to "Pickle the Spy,...

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Sir Walter Scott

"Sir Walter Scott" by Andrew Lang is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of the re...

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History of English Literature from "Beowulf" to Swinburne

"History of English Literature from 'Beowulf' to Swinburne" by Andrew Lang is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. Th...

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Shakespeare, Bacon, and the Great Unknown

"Shakespeare, Bacon, and the Great Unknown" by Andrew Lang is a scholarly work exploring the contentious debate surrounding the authorship of William ...

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XXXII Ballades in Blue China [1885]

"XXXII Ballades in Blue China [1885]" by Andrew Lang is a collection of lyrical poetry written during the late 19th century. The book consists of thir...

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The Story of Joan of Arc

"The Story of Joan of Arc" by Andrew Lang is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the remarkable life of Joan o...

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Magic and Religion

"Magic and Religion" by Andrew Lang is an anthropological study written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the interplay between magic and...

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The Secret of the Totem

"The Secret of the Totem" by Andrew Lang is an anthropological study written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the origins and implicat...

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Ballades and Verses Vain

"Ballades and Verses Vain" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work features various poetic forms, includ...

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The Mystery of Mary Stuart

"The Mystery of Mary Stuart" by Andrew Lang is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It explores the complexities surrounding the lif...

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The Lilac Fairy Book

"The Lilac Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales, likely edited in the late 19th century. The compilation features a diverse assor...

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