Andrew Lang

Green Fairy Book

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This vintage volume contains Andrew Lang¿s 1892 work, "The Green Fairy Book". Lang wrote twelve coloured fairy books in total, each of which contain a lovely selection of fairy tales that can be enjoyed by all the family. In total the books comprise 437 fairy tales that originate from, or are inspired by a wide range of cultures and countries. These wonderful fairy tales make for timeless bedtime reading, and will appeal to collectors of fairy-based literature. The stories contained herein include: ¿The Blue Bird¿, ¿The Half-Chick¿, ¿The Enchanted Watch¿, ¿Rosanellä, ¿Sylvain and Jocosä, ¿Fairy Gifts¿, ¿Prince Featherhead and the Princess Celandine¿, ¿The Three Little Pigs¿, ¿Heart of Ice¿, ¿The Enchanted Ring¿, ¿The Snuff-Box¿, and many more. Andrew Lang (1844 - 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, and critic. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hesperides Press
• Seitenzahl: 390
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 732g
• ISBN-13: 9781443721868
• ISBN-10: 1443721867
• Artikelnr.: 25597831

Autorenporträt

Andrew Lang, born on 31 March 1844 in Selkirk, Scotland, was a multifaceted scholar renowned for his contributions to literature and anthropology. Educated at the University of St Andrews and Balliol College, Oxford, he excelled in classical studies and developed a profound interest in folklore and mythology. In 1875, he married Leonora Blanche Alleyne, who played a significant role in his fairy tale collections.Throughout his career, Lang was a prolific writer, producing works that spanned poetry, novels, literary criticism, and anthropological studies. He is perhaps best remembered for his Fairy Books, a series of twelve collections of fairy tales from various cultures, beginning with The Blue Fairy Book in 1889. These volumes have become classics, enchanting readers with their rich storytelling and diverse narratives.In addition to his literary endeavors, Lang made significant contributions to the study of folklore and anthropology, authoring works such as Custom and Myth (1884) and Myth, Ritual and Religion (1887). His scholarly pursuits extended to psychical research, and he served as president of the Society for Psychical Research in 1911. Lang passed away on 20 July 1912 in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence the fields of literature and anthropology.