ANDREW LANG, página 3 de 21

One Thousand and One Nights is a collection of stories collected over many centuries by various authors, translators and scholars in various countries across the Middle East and South Asia. These collections of tales trace their roots back to ancient Arabia and Yemen, ancient Indian literature and Persian literature, ancient Egyptian literature and Mesopotamian mythology, ancient Syria and Asia Minor, and medieval Arabic folk stories from the Caliphate era. Though the oldest Arabic manuscript dates from the fourteenth century, scholarship generally dates the collections genesis to somewhere between AD 800900.

This volume contains the following short stories by the famous Scottish poet and novelist: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.The End Of PhaeaciaIn The Wrong Paradise An Occidental Apologue.A Cheap Nigger.The Romance Of The First Radical.A Duchesss Secret.The House Of Strange Stories.In Castle Perilous.The Great Gladstone Myth.My Friend The Beach-Comber.

In "How to Fail in Literature: A Lecture," Andrew Lang employs a witty and incisive prose to explore the failings often encountered by writers and critics alike. This brief yet impactful work combines humor and earnest critique, offering an analysis of literary pretensions and the pitfalls inherent in the creative process. Lang deftly navigates through the traditions of literary criticism, lending his insights an air of authority while remaining accessible to the lay reader. His examination sheds light on the nuances of writing and the social expectations that often stifle creative freedom, thereby situating the work within the larger context of late-Victorian literary discourse. Andrew Lang, an eminent Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, was renowned for his eclectic literary contributions and keen observations on culture and folklore. His background in classical studies and journalism undoubtedly equipped him with the critical lens through which he scrutinizes the literary landscape in this lecture. Langs profound understanding of the literary scene and his own experiences as a writer inform his candid reflections, making this work both a personal and cultural commentary. This book is essential reading for aspiring authors and literary enthusiasts alike, offering a refreshing perspective on the often unspoken barriers to literary success. Langs engaging style invites readers to reflect on their own creative endeavors, making it a vital addition to the library of anyone seeking to understand the complexities of literature and the art of writing.

Once upon a time in a certain country there lived a king whose palace was surrounded by a spacious garden. But, though the gardeners were many and the soil was good, this garden yielded neither flowers nor fruits, not even grass or shady trees.The King was in despair about it, when a wise old man said to him:Your gardeners do not understand their business: but what can you expect of men whose fathers were cobblers and carpenters? How should they have learned to cultivate your garden?You are quite right, cried the King.Therefore, continued the old man, you should send for a gardener whose father and grandfather have been gardeners before him, and very soon your garden will be full of green grass and gay flowers, and you will enjoy its delicious fruit.

The book: Andrew Langs translation of the Greek epos puts the ancient words into contemporary English rhyme.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.Contents: Book I-The Coming Of ParisBook Ii-The Spell Of AphroditeBook Iii-The Flight Of HelenBook Iv-The Death Of CorythusBook V-The WarBook Vi-The Sack Of Troy. The Return Of HelenNote

In the quaint seaside town of Summerisle, where the sun casts a golden glow and the waves whisper secrets, a sinister undercurrent lurks beneath the idyllic facade. As summer draws to a close, a group of unsuspecting tourists arrives, eager to embrace the tranquility of the island. But their idyllic retreat soon transforms into a nightmare when they stumble upon a chilling discovery: a body washed ashore, bearing the mark of an ancient ritual. As the line between reality and illusion blurs, the tourists find themselves ensnared in a web of pagan beliefs and dark traditions. With each passing day, the islands secrets unravel, revealing a sinister truth that threatens to consume them all.

Step into a realm of enchantment with "A Collection of Ballads (Unabridged)" by Andrew Lang. This timeless anthology gathers over 200 captivating ballads, each a tapestry of love, loss, adventure, and the supernatural. From the haunting melodies of "The Twa Sisters" to the thrilling exploits of "Sir Patrick Spens," these ballads transport you to a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Scottish, English, and American folklore, where heroes and villains, fairies and giants, dance across the pages.

In the annals of ancient lore, the siege of Troy stands as a timeless epic of valor, treachery, and the whims of fate. "Tales of Troy" by Andrew Lang transports readers to the heart of this legendary conflict, weaving together a captivating tapestry of stories from Homers Iliad and Odyssey.From the fateful abduction of Helen to the cunning stratagem of the Trojan Horse, Langs masterful retelling brings to life the heroes and villains of this timeless tale. Witness the indomitable spirit of Achilles, the wisdom of Odysseus, and the tragic love of Paris and Helen. Immerse yourself in a world of gods and mortals, where destiny hangs in the balance and the echoes of battle reverberate through the ages.

The tales of King Arthur and his Knights are of Celtic origin. The Celts were the people who occupied Britain at the time when the history of the country opens It is believed that King Arthur lived in the sixth century, just after the Romans withdrew from Britain the stories came to be handed down from father to son, in Brittany as well as in Wales and England and so in their altered and historically inaccurate form they have reached us at the present day. Sir Thomas Malory obtained the material for his Morte dArthur, which was written in 1470. This is the most famous of the early books of Arthurian legend, and it is from the Morte dArthur that most of the stories in this book are taken. The language throughout has been modified with a view to making the legends more easy of study.

A fairy story set in Scotland about Jean and Randal and what happens when Randal disappears into fairyland. This is Langs second fairy tale after Princess Nobody - an enchanting story with occasional Scottish dialect. Randal Ker, son of a Scottish knight, has the rashness to wish at a wishing well that he might see the Fairy Queen and is then is carried off by her to her own dominions and is kept there until a grown man. A true fairy tale. . - Summary by Phil Chenevert

Joan of Arc is a folk heroine of France and a Roman Catholic saint. Claiming divine guidance, she led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years War, which paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII of France. Captured by her enemies, she was sold to the English and put on trial for charges of "insubordination and heterodoxy". She was burned at the stake for heresy when she was 19 years old. Twenty-five years after her execution, an inquisitorial court examined the trial, pronounced her innocent, and declared her a martyr. Joan of Arc was beatified in 1909 and canonized in 1920. She is one of the patron saints of France. Most of what is known today of her story comes from the detailed court records of her trials.

Illustrator: H. J. Ford

Editor: David Widger

The tales in the Grey Fairy Book are derived from many countries—Lithuania, various parts of Africa, Germany, France, Greece, and other regions of the world.

Andrew Langs Fairy Books or Andrew Langs "Coloured" Fairy Books constitute a twelve-book series of fairy tale collections. Although Andrew Lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally (with the notable exception of Madame dAulnoy), made them an immensely influential collection, especially as he used foreign-language sources, giving many of these tales their first appearance in English. As acknowledged in the prefaces, although Lang himself made most of the selections, his wife and other translators did a large portion of the translating and telling of the actual stories.The Blue Fairy Book assembled a wide range of tales, with seven from the Brothers Grimm, five from Madame dAulnoy, three from the Arabian Nights, and four Norse stories, among other sources.

Andrew Langs selection from the vast treasure chest of the Arabian nights fairy tales contains the following stories:The Story of the Merchant and the GeniusThe Story of the First Old Man and of the HindThe Story of the Second Old Man, and of the Two Black DogsThe Story of the FishermanThe Story of the Greek King and the Physician DoubanThe Story of the Husband and the ParrotThe Story of the Vizir Who Was PunishedThe Story of the Young King of the Black IslesThe Story of the Three Calenders, Sons of Kings, and of Five Ladies of BagdadThe Story of the First Calender, Son of a KingThe Story of the Second Calender, Son of a KingThe Story of the Envious Man and of Him Who Was EnviedThe Story of the Third Calender, Son of a KingThe Seven Voyages of Sindbad the SailorThe Little HunchbackThe Story of the Barbers Fifth BrotherThe Story of the Barbers Sixth BrotherThe Adventures of Prince Camaralzaman and the Princess BadouraNoureddin and the Fair PersianAladdin and the Wonderful LampThe Adventures of Haroun-al-Raschid, Caliph of BagdadThe Story of the Blind Baba-AbdallaThe Story of Sidi-NoumanThe Story of Ali Colia, Merchant of BagdadThe Enchanted HorseThe Story of Two Sisters Who Were Jealous of Their Younger SisterThis 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 Langs Fairy Books or Andrew Langs "Coloured" Fairy Books constitute a twelve-book series of fairy tale collections. Although Andrew Lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally (with the notable exception of Madame dAulnoy), made them an immensely influential collection, especially as he used foreign-language sources, giving many of these tales their first appearance in English. As acknowledged in the prefaces, although Lang himself made most of the selections, his wife and other translators did a large portion of the translating and telling of the actual stories.The Red Fairy Book is the second in the series.