Andrew Lang

Letters on Literature (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Depths of Literary Insight and Analysis

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Andrew Lang's 'Letters on Literature' is a collection of insightful and thought-provoking essays that delve into various aspects of literary works, authors, and genres. Lang's engaging writing style and keen literary analysis make this book a must-read for literature enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of the literary world. With references to classic works and contemporary writers, 'Letters on Literature' opens up discussions on themes, symbolism, and character development in a wide range of texts. Lang's ability to navigate complex literary concepts with clarity and wit sets this collection apart in the literary criticism genre. Andrew Lang, a prolific Scottish writer and critic, was known for his wide-ranging interests in literature, folklore, and mythology. His expertise and passion for storytelling shine through in 'Letters on Literature', as he brings a fresh perspective to familiar works and introduces readers to lesser-known gems. Lang's lifelong dedication to the written word is evident in his meticulous scholarship and profound love for literature. Recommended for avid readers and students of literature, 'Letters on Literature' offers a rich tapestry of literary analysis and critical insights that will inspire and captivate anyone interested in the art of storytelling.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664570529
• Artikelnr.: 58757013

Autorenporträt

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. Lang is now chiefly known for his publications on folklore, mythology and religion. The interest in folklore was from early life; he read John Ferguson McLennan before coming to Oxford, and then was influenced by E. B. Tylor. The earliest of his publications is Custom and Myth (1884). In Myth, Ritual and Religion (1887) he explained the "irrational" elements of mythology as survivals from more primitive forms. Lang's Making of Religion was heavily influenced by the 18th century idea of the "noble savage": in it, he maintained the existence of high spiritual ideas among so-called "savage" races, drawing parallels with the contemporary interest in occult phenomena in England. His Blue Fairy Book (1889) was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as Andrew Lang's Fairy Books. In the preface of the Lilac Fairy Book he credits his wife with translating and transcribing most of the stories in the collections. Lang examined the origins of totemism in Social Origins (1903).