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Andrew Lang (1844-1912) 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.From Langs fundamental essay Custom and Myth, published in 1884, we have drawn the study Apollo and te Mouse, which today we propose to modern readers.Why is Apollo, especially the Apollo of the Troad, he who showered the darts of pestilence among the Greeks, so constantly associated with a mouse? The very name, Smintheus, by which his favourite priest calls on him in the Iliad, might be rendered Mouse Apollo, or Apollo, Lord of Mice. Mice lived beneath the altar, and were fed in the holy of holies of the God, and an image of a mouse was placed beside or upon his sacred tripod. The ancients were puzzled by these things, and accounted for them by mouse-stories, y, so styled by Eustathius, the medival interpreter of Homer. Following his usual comparative method, Andrew Lang asks whether similar phenomena occur elsewhere, in countries where they are intelligible. Did insignificant animals elsewhere receive worship: were their effigies elsewhere placed in the temples of a purer creed?

In the engrossing anthology "ARABIAN NIGHTS: Andrew Langs 1001 Nights & R. L. Stevensons New Arabian Nights," readers are invited into a tapestry of tales that captures the imagination and the timeless allure of storytelling. This collection explores the expansive theme of adventure and mystery through a medley of literary styles, blending Langs traditional retelling of vigorous folklore with Stevensons rich narrative innovations. Each story pulses with its own life, carrying themes that range from the exotic enchantment and moral underpinnings of Langs selections to the cunningly woven and sometimes satirical narratives of Stevensons later contributions. The collection stands out as a confluence of two literary giants who have indelibly marked the canon of folklore and fiction. Andrew Lang, known for his dedication to reviving folkloric tales for new audiences, brings in historical gravitas and a scholarly touch to the stories, setting them in a context that straddles the mythical and the historical. Robert Louis Stevenson, conversely, breathes fresh life into these tales with his modernist flair, threading together elements of suspense and urban intrigue extraordinary for his era. Their combined energies find common ground in their embrace of the narrative tradition that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries. Offering readers an exceptional opportunity to traverse a vibrant landscape of myth and creative reinterpretation, this anthology stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. It encourages exploration into the collective dialogue between the past and the present, capturing profound insights into the human condition and the evolving art of storytelling itself. Whether seeking to appreciate the historical foundations of folklore or witness their transformation through inventive retelling, the anthology promises to enrich and entertain readers across every line.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthologys overall scope without giving away essential twists.- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) 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.From Langs fundamental essay Custom and Myth, published in 1884, we have drawn the study Kalevala, or the Finnish National Epic, which today we propose to modern readers.The Kalevala is a 19th-century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias Lonnrot - a Finnish physician, philologist and collector of traditional Finnish oral poetry - from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology, telling an epic story about the Creation of the Earth, describing the controversies and retaliatory voyages between the peoples of the land of Kalevala called Vainola and the land of Pohjola and their various protagonists and antagonists, as well as the construction and robbery of the epic mythical wealth-making machine Sampo. In this study, Andrew Lang reveals its secrets and summarizes its history.

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) 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.From Langs fundamental essay Custom and Myth, published in 1884, we have drawn the study The Myth of Cronus, which today we propose to modern readers.In Ancient Greek religion and mythology, Cronus, Cronos, or Kronos (?) was the seventh king and and the youngest of first generation of Titans, the divine descendants of the primordial Gaia (Mother Earth) and Uranus (Father Sky). In an ancient myth recorded by Hesiods Theogony, Cronus envied the power of his father, Uranus, the ruler of the universe. In this excellent study of comparative mythology, Andrew Lang reveals its secrets and summarizes its history and its myths.

Editor: W. H. Davenport Adams

Contains stories about The Man In The Iron Mask, etc. . . .

Editor: Andrew Lang / Illustrator: H. J. Ford

It is well for the fairy-loving public that Mr. Andrew Lang should go bravely on publishing his delightful Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow Fairy Books as if the cry of " too many books " had never been uttered. The juvenile clientele whom he addresses is an ever-increasing one and is as many-colored as Josephs or as Parsifals coat. So skilful a caterer as this keen-eyed Scotchman is not often found: an intellectual gourmand of the first water, long since awarded the cordon bleu in the fine art of fairy-tales, he knows what his public likes-the exacting, appreciative boy-and-girl public whose instinctive cleverness tells them what is good and what is not. His sympathetic nature makes all children congenial to him, and he has remained child enough, despite Homeric disquisitions and scientific fads in folk-lore, to pick out with infallible taste just what they like. " The Yellow Fairy Book" is full of tales from uncouth tongues like Polish, Hungarian, Russian and Red Indian, but also sprinkled with old favorites like Andersens " Tin Soldier " and Grimms "Iron Stone." A glimpse or two from the fanciful French "Cabinet des Fees " is also to be found in this capital collection, which is prefaced by a good-natured but sharp-tongued stricture on the false position of Mr. Laurence Gomme and his rather portentous Folk-Lore Society. This book is fully illustrated and annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer.