Poetry Books by Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book Tales of Troy and Greece Authors: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published Date: 2013-03-05
Categories: Juvenile Fiction
Best remembered for his collections of folk and fairy tales, Andrew Lang was also highly regarded as a Homeric scholar. In this thrilling book, superbly illustrated by H. J. Ford, Lang draws masterfully upon his classical training to bring to life some of the central stories of Greek mythology. Readers will follow the exciting adventures of Ulysses from his boyhood through his perilous return from the Trojan War, meet the lovely Helen of Troy, hear about the amazing Trojan horse, join Jason on his determined quest for the Golden Fleece, encounter the fierce, beautiful Amazons, and learn about the legendary deeds of other remarkable Greek heroes.

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book The Iliad Of Homer Authors: Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf, Ernest Myers
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
Published Date: 2012
Categories:
Andrew Lang, assisted by Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers, has put the old Greek epos into contemporary English prose. This book is annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer.

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book The Twelve Dancing Princesses Authors: Andrew Lang
Publisher:
Published Date: 1966
Categories: Fairy tales
A dreamy cow-boy discovers how 12 princesses wear out their shoes.

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book The Yellow Fairy Book Authors: Andrew Lang
Publisher: AB Books
Published Date: 2018-05-11
Categories: Drama
The Editor thinks that children will readily forgive him for publishing another Fairy Book. We have had the Blue, the Red, the Green, and here is the Yellow. If children are pleased, and they are so kind as to say that they are pleased, the Editor does not care very much for what other people may say.

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book The Secret Of The Totem Authors: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published Date: 2004-03-01
Categories: Fiction
1905. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children's books. Lang's versatility was also shown in his works on folklore and on primitive religion. This book is a natural sequel to Social Origins and Primal Law, where he dealt with the origins of totemism, which is defined as the belief that people are descended from animals, plants, and other natural objects. Contents: Origin of Totemism; Method of Inquiry; Theory of Primal Promiscuity; The Arunta Anomaly; The Theories of Dr. Durkheim; The Author's Theory; Rise of Phratries and Totem Kins; A New Point Explained; Totemic Redistribution; Matrimonial Classes; and Mr. Frazer's Theory of Totemism. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book A Short History of Scotland Authors: Andrew Lang
Publisher: tredition
Published Date: 2012-02-07
Categories: Fiction
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book Ballads of Books Authors: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Ellott Press
Published Date: 2010-05
Categories:
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book The Rainbow Fairy Book Authors: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published Date: 2012-09-21
Categories: Fiction
The best single-volume collection of favorite fairy tales from Lang's famous series of fairy tale books in many colors. Included are 31 best-loved stories: "Hansel and Gretel," "Rapunzel," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Rumpelstiltskin," and more.

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book Sir George Mackenzie Authors: Andrew Lang
Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
Published Date: 2005-11-01
Categories: Biography & Autobiography
Reprint of the standard biography of MacKenzie. Lord Advocate during the reigns of Charles II and James II, MacKenzie persecuted Scottish Presbyterians with such zeal that he was known as "The Bloody MacKenzie." (In many cases, he bent the law to secure a conviction.) Also an important scholar and author, he founded the Advocates Library, which is now the National Library of Scotland. His works include The Laws and Customs of Scotland, In Matters Criminal (1678), which is available as a Lawbook Exchange reprint.

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book The Man in the Iron Mask Authors: Andrew Lang
Publisher: B&R Samizdat Express
Published Date: 2018-03-01
Categories: Literary Collections
Essay about the legend/history behind Alexander Dumas' novel. According to Wikipedia: "Andrew Lang (March 31, 1844, Selkirk - July 20, 1912, Banchory, Kincardineshire) was a prolific Scots man of letters. He was a poet, novelist, and literary critic, and contributor to anthropology. He now is best known as the collector of folk and fairy tales

Andrew Lang Books, Andrew Lang poetry book Lost Leaders Authors: Andrew Lang
Publisher: tredition
Published Date: 2012-02-07
Categories: Fiction
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.



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