Andrew Lang

Rhymes a la Mode (eBook, ePUB)

Whimsical Verses from a Victorian Wordsmith

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Andrew Lang's 'Rhymes a la Mode' is a collection of witty and playful poems that showcase the author's mastery of poetic form and clever wordplay. Published during the late 19th century, Lang's poems are reminiscent of the light-hearted and sophisticated verse popular during the Victorian era, often exploring themes of romance, nature, and society. With a keen eye for detail and a sharp wit, Lang's work stands out for its lyrical charm and clever use of language, appealing to readers with a taste for whimsical poetry. Lang's background as a prolific writer and scholar in various fields, including folklore and literary criticism, undoubtedly influenced the depth and breadth of his poetic work. His wide-ranging interests and expertise shine through in the diverse subject matter and playful tone of 'Rhymes a la Mode'. Readers interested in exploring the Victorian poetic tradition with a modern twist will delight in Lang's charming collection of verse.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 161
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664569677
• Artikelnr.: 58757289

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).