1844–1912 · Scottish poet and folklorist
Andrew Lang
Andrew Lang was a Scottish writer born in Selkirk in 1844.
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Novels
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
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| 1 | 1886 | The Mark of Cain A Victorian mystery links crime, hidden identity, and suspicion. | Novel | 6 h 33 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1890 | The World's Desire Odysseus leaves Ithaca on a new quest toward Egypt. | Novel | 9 h 39 min | Free to startRead free |
Stories and shorter works
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
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| 1 | 1890 | The Red Fairy Book Fairy tales follow quests, curses, and encounters with magic. | Stories | 14 h 1 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1900 | The Grey Fairy Book Fairy tales from many lands tell of magic and resourcefulness. | Stories | 10 h 55 min | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1901 | The Violet Fairy Book Kings, fools and clever animals face magic and trouble. | Stories | 11 h 31 min | Free to startRead free |
| 4 | 1902 | The Book of Romance Knights, kings and outlaws face quests and tests of loyalty. | Stories | 10 h 59 min | Free to startRead free |
| 5 | 1907 | Tales of Troy and Greece Greek heroes face war, wandering, monsters, and the gods. | Stories | 10 h 29 min | Free to startRead free |
| 6 | 1907 | The Olive Fairy Book Kings, poor families and clever animals face tests and magic. | Stories | 10 h 32 min | Free to startRead free |
| 7 | · | The Blue Fairy Book Children, enchanted animals, and adventurers face dangers in fairy tales. | Stories | 15 h 35 min | Free to startRead free |
| 8 | · | The Yellow Fairy Book Children, rulers, and enchanted animals face dangers and difficult choices. | Stories | 12 h 31 min | Free to startRead free |
| 9 | · | The Green Fairy Book Magic and dangerous bargains shape lives in varied fairy tales. | Stories | 13 h 27 min | Free to startRead free |
| 10 | · | The Arabian Nights Entertainments A storyteller tells of magic, danger, and survival through wit. | Stories | 12 h 29 min | Free to startRead free |
| 11 | · | The Red Romance Book Knights and kings face giants, magic, and dangerous quests. | Stories | 11 h 29 min | Free to startRead free |
Poems and plays
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
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| 1 | · | The Nursery Rhyme Book Traditional nursery rhymes tell small stories and accompany childhood games. | Poems | 2 h 43 min | Free to startRead free |
Letters and non-fiction
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1897 | The Book of Dreams and Ghosts Dreams and ghost stories become subjects for examining evidence. | Non-fiction | 9 h 8 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1904 | Historical Mysteries Historical essays examine disputed events and gaps in the evidence. | Non-fiction | 9 h 3 min | Free to startRead free |
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About Andrew Lang
Andrew Lang was a Scottish writer born in Selkirk in 1844. He lived in London and died in Banchory in 1912. He wrote poetry, novels, literary criticism, and works on folklore. He edited The Blue Fairy Book, published in 1889, and other fairy-book collections, including The Violet Fairy Book in 1901.
- Born
- 1844
- Died
- 1912
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