Andrew Lang

Alfred Tennyson (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a prolific Scots man of letters, a poet, novelist, literary critic and contributor to anthropology. He now is best known as the collector of folk and fairy tales. He was educated at the Edinburgh Academy, St Andrews University and at Balliol College, Oxford. As a journalist, poet, critic and historian, he soon made a reputation as one of the ablest and most versatile writers of the day. Lang was one of the founders of the study of "Psychical Research," and his other writings on anthropology include The Book of Dreams and Ghosts (1897), Magic and Religion (1901) and The Secret of the Totem (1905). He was a Homeric scholar of conservative views. Other works include Homer and the Epic (1893); a prose translation of The Homeric Hymns (1899), with literary and mythological essays in which he draws parallels between Greek myths and other mythologies; and Homer and his Age (1906). He also wrote Ballades in Blue China (1880) and Rhymes la Mode (1884).

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 153
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. April 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781609776305
• Artikelnr.: 49182452

Autorenporträt

Andrew Lang (1844.1912) was a prolific Scottish author, poet, historian, and literary critic whose works spanned genres ranging from folklore to biography. Renowned for his scholarly contributions to English literature, Lang brought a unique blend of erudition and narrative flair to his writings. His biographies of literary figures such as Alfred Tennyson reflect his deep understanding of their works and historical contexts. Born in Selkirk, Scotland, Lang was educated at Balliol College, Oxford, where he developed a passion for classical studies and literary criticism. Over his career, he authored numerous essays and books that explored themes in mythology, anthropology, and Victorian literature. His dedication to preserving cultural heritage is evident in his famous Fairy Books, which collected tales from around the world.