Bücher von Andrew Lang

Life, Letters And Diaries Of Sir Stafford Northcote, First Earl Of Iddesleigh V2 is a biographical book written by Andrew Lang. The book is a detailed account of the life of Sir Stafford Northcote, who was a prominent British politician and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the late 19th century. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the period from 1866 to 1887. The book includes letters and diaries written by Northcote, providing a unique insight into his personal and professional life. Lang's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in British political history. Overall, Life, Letters And Diaries Of Sir Stafford Northcote, First Earl Of Iddesleigh V2 is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the life of one of Britain's most influential politicians.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The World of Homer is a book written by Andrew Lang that explores the life and times of the legendary Greek poet, Homer. It delves into the historical and cultural context of ancient Greece during the time when Homer lived and wrote his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Lang provides a comprehensive analysis of the themes, characters, and literary devices used in Homer's works, as well as the impact they had on subsequent generations of writers and thinkers. The book also examines the various theories surrounding Homer's identity and the authorship of his poems, and sheds light on his influence on the development of Western literature and culture. The World of Homer is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, literature, and mythology.1910. 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 was highly regarded as a Homeric scholar. His works in this area include this volume, which is a defense of the unity of Homer. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.#This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Andrew Lang was one of the leading lights in the study of unexplained phenomena. In this collection of essays, he takes a look at the state of the study of early religion, ritual, magic, and myth. He begins by looking at science and superstition, and the dangers of allowing belief unsupported by fact to seep into science. He then discusses the origin or religion, and "loan gods," or borrowed religion, a theory advanced by E.B. Tylor. Lang then moves on to look at William Frazer's theory of the origin of the divine character of Christ. In addition, Lang discusses other topics related to early religious beliefs, including taboos and walking through fire.ANDREW LANG was born in Selkirk, Scotland, in 1844 and became an expert on a variety of topics. He translated The Odyssey and The Iliad; wrote a number of histories of Scotland; explored mythology, religion, and folklore in his writings; and authored novels, poetry, literary criticisms, and children's books. He was one of the founders of the study of Psychical Research, the scientific investigation of unexplained phenomena.

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A bocan was not the only inhabitant of the spirit-world that Donald Ban encountered during his lifetime. A cousin of his mother was said to have been carried off by the fairies, and one night Donald saw him among them, dancing away with all his might.-from "Donald's Hymn"Not merely an assortment of spooky ghost stories suitable for a foggy Halloween night-though it is certainly that as well-this is a history of the ghost story told from the perspectives of mythology and anthropology. Written by one of the late 19th century's foremost experts on folklore and first published in 1897, this is an early scientific study of the occult that features some of the best-documented ghost stories from the history of humanity. The chilling case studies examine:. the deathbed of Louis XIV. the restraining hand. the wraith of the czarina. Sir George Villiers' ghost. the slaying of Sergeant Davies. the dream that knocked at the door. the lady in black. the dancing devil. and many, many more.Also available from Cosimo Classics: Lang's two-volume Myth, Ritual & Religion.Scottish journalist and author ANDREW LANG (1844-1912), the son of the sheriff-clerk of rural Selkirkshire, was educated at Edinburgh Academy, the Universities of St. Andrews and Glasgow, and Balliol College, Oxford. A contemporary and friend of Robert Louis Stevenson, he produced a stunning variety and number of volumes, including books of poetry, novels, children's books, histories, and biographies, as well as criticism, essays, scholarly works of anthropology, and translations of classical literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.