Andrew Lang, John Lang

Highways and Byways in the Border (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

At the time of his death, my brother had proceeded but a little way in this task which he and I began together, and I must frankly own my inability to cope with it on the lines which he would doubtless have followed. It is probable, for example, that his unrivalled knowledge of "the memories, legends, ballads, and nature of the Border" would have led him to show various important events in a light different from that in which my less intimate acquaintance with the past has enabled me to speak of them; whilst, as regards the Ballad literature of the Border, I cannot pretend to that expert knowledge which he possessed, I do not think, therefore, it is fitting that I should attempt to carry out his intention to deal more fully with those of the Ballads which are most closely connected with places treated of in this volume.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: anboco
• Seitenzahl: 500
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. August 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783736406230
• Artikelnr.: 45475618

Autorenporträt

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a versatile Scottish scholar renowned for his work as a poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to anthropology. He now is best recognized for his role as a collector and publisher of folk and fairy tales. A prolific author, Lang's extensive bibliography includes works ranging from his famous 'Fairy Books' series to tomes on mythology, history, and anthropology. 'Highways and Byways in the Border,' published in 1913 after his death, illustrates Lang's enchantment with the Scottish borders, rich with historical anecdotes and local traditions, reflecting his deep appreciation for folklore and storytelling. He was among the first to take a serious approach to the study of myth and folklore; his 'Custom and Myth' (1884) and 'Myth, Ritual, and Religion' (1887) demonstrate this interest. Lang's literary style often blends a scrupulous attention to detail, a characteristic of his academic background, with a whimsical narrative voice that enlivens his storytelling. His work laid the groundwork for future folklorists and cultural historians, combining rigorous scholarship with accessible writing, broadening interest in cultural mythology and fairy tales. His collaboration with illustrators such as H. J. Ford for the 'Fairy Books' left a lasting visual legacy accompanying his literary contributions. Lang was also a gifted polyglot, translating works from ancient Greek and other languages into English, underscoring his facility with language and his broad scholarly reach.