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  • The Lilac Fairy Book, Edited by Andrew Lang, Fiction, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
    Andrew Lang
    Nobody really wrote most of the stories. People told them in all parts of the world long before Egyptian hieroglyphics or Cretan signs or Cyprian syllabaries, or alphabets were invented. They are older than reading and writing, and arose like wild flowers before men had any education to quarrel over. The grannies told them to the grandchildren, and when the grandchildren became...
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    15,10 €

  • The Blue Fairy Book, Edited by Andrew Lang, Fiction, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
    Andrew Lang
    'The irony of Lang’s life and work is that although he wrote for a profession-literary criticism; fiction; poems; books and articles on anthropology, mythology, history, and travel ... he is best recognized for the works he did not write.' -- Anita Silvey, Children’s Books and Their Creators.Included in this volume are 'The Bronze Ring,' 'Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Pri...
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    28,67 €

  • The Lilac Fairy Book, Edited by Andrew Lang, Fiction, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
    Andrew Lang
    Nobody really wrote most of the stories. People told them in all parts of the world long before Egyptian hieroglyphics or Cretan signs or Cyprian syllabaries, or alphabets were invented. They are older than reading and writing, and arose like wild flowers before men had any education to quarrel over. The grannies told them to the grandchildren, and when the grandchildren became...
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    26,43 €

  • The Olive Fairy Book, Edited by Andrew Lang, Fiction, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
    Andrew Lang
    In our Fairy Cabinet we have aimed at pleasing children, not ’grown-ups,’ at whom the old French writers directed their romances, but have hunted for fairy tales in all quarters, not in Europe alone. In this volume we open, thanks to Dr. Ignaz Knnos, with a story from the Turks. ’Little King Loc’ is an original invention by M. Anatole France, which he very kindly permitted Mrs....
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    24,81 €

  • Historical Mysteries
    Andrew Lang
    Andrew Lang (31 March 1844 - 20 July 1912) was a Scots poet, novelist, literary critic, and Historian. Lang’s writings on Scottish history are characterized by a scholarly care for detail, a piquant literary style, and a gift for disentangling complicated questions. ...
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    18,82 €

  • Cock Lane and Common-Sense
    Andrew Lang
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    52,05 €

  • The World's Desire
    Andrew Lang / H. Rider Haggard
    If Homer had written a nineteenth-century romance novel, this would have been it. Whatever happened to Odysseus after his disastrous return home to Ithaca? Adventure author H. Rider Haggard, most famous for writing King Solomon's Mines, and learned Hellenist Andrew Lang collaborate to make this epic romance as allegorical and folkloric as any of Grimm's fairy tales. They effo...
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    14,58 €

  • Modern Mythology
    Andrew Lang
    A fascinating treatise on the study of modern mythology the construction of myths so soon after an event. Andrew Lang was the foremost scholar in folklore and mythology of his time. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high q...
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    27,96 €

  • The Early Days of Golf - A Short History
    Andrew Lang
    This vintage text comprises a concise and comprehensive history of golf, and includes information on its origins, its development, popularity, and much more. This interesting and informative book is highly recommended for those with a love for the game, and it would make for a great addition to collections of golfing literature. Many antiquarian books like this are increasingly...
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    19,31 €

  • Gods of the Aryans of India (Folklore History Series)
    Andrew Lang
    Nothing in all mythology is more difficult then the attempt to get a clear view of the gods of Vedic India. This book is a refreshing look at this incredible cannon of mythology. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high qua...
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    18,26 €

  • Ancient Egyptian Religion and the Folklore of Cairo
    A. H. Sayce / AHSayce / Andrew Lang
    This volume features Andrew Lang’s detailed exploration of Ancient Egyptian mythology, religion, and folklore.First published in 1877, this in-depth volume examines the Ancient Egyptian deities, gods, and religious folklore. The perfect read for those who wish to discover more about this long-ago belief system. The contents featured in this volume include:- The Mythology of Egy...
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    30,63 €

  • The Lilac Fairy Book
    Andrew Lang
    This charming early work, first published in 1910, is the final book in a series of twelve ‘coloured’ fairy books published by Andrew Lang between 1889 and 1910. Illustrated with 6 black and white plates and numerous illustrations by M. J. Ford, this book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the shelf of all folklorists and lovers of fairy tales. A delightful read for bot...
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    85,28 €

  • North American and Mexican Divine Myths (Folklore History Series)
    Andrew Lang
    The divine myths of the vast American continent are a topic which a lifetime entirely devoted to the study could not exhaust. This fascinating study by Andrew Lang is packed full of rich stories and well drawn conclusions relating to the myths and beliefs of the American continent. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extr...
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    32,15 €

  • The Pink Fairy Book - Illustrated by H. J. Ford
    Andrew Lang
    This charming early work, first published in 1910, is the fifth book in a series of twelve ‘coloured’ fairy books published by Andrew Lang between 1889 and 1910. Illustrated with black and white plates and numerous illustrations, this book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the shelf of all folklorists and lovers of fairy tales. A delightful read for both adult and chil...
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    37,62 €

  • The Animal Story Book
    Andrew Lang
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    36,39 €

  • The Blue Fairy Book
    Andrew Lang
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    34,90 €

  • One Thousand and One Arabian Nights
    Andrew Lang / Jonathan Scott
    One Thousand and One Arabian Nights, sometimes called The Arabian Nights Entertainments, is a collection of classic Middle Eastern stories that have been a keystone in world folklore for over three hundred years. Join Aladdin on his adventures with his magical lamp, Sinbad as he travels the world, and Ali Baba as he risks his life to outwit the Forty Thieves. This beautiful edi...
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    9,67 €

  • The Book of Dreams and Ghosts
    Andrew Lang
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    35,44 €

  • Ban And Arriere Ban
    Andrew Lang
    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 edit...
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    15,17 €

  • Ballads and Lyrics of Old France
    Andrew Lang
    Andrew Lang is known for being a poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to anthropology. He is most famous for his folk stories and fairy tales. Lang’s earliest publication was a volume of metrical experiments, The Ballads and Lyrics of Old France (1872). The following poets were translated by Lang Charles DŽOrleans, Francois Villon, Joachim Du Bellay, Remy Belleau...
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    16,91 €

  • Pickle the Spy
    Andrew Lang
    Andrew Lang is known for being a poet, novelist, literary critic, and student of anthropology. He is most famous for his folk stories and fairy tales. Alestair (i.e. Alexander) Ruadh MacDonnell [or MacDonell] (c. 1725 - 23 December 1761), chief of Clan MacDonell of Glengarry, is a Scottish Jacobite has been identified by Andrew Lang as the secret agent 'Pickle,' who acted as ...
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    28,88 €

  • Rhymes a la Mode
    Andrew Lang
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    15,57 €

  • The Princess Nobody
    Andrew Lang
    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 edit...
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    13,15 €

  • Historical Mysteries
    Andrew Lang
    Andrew Lang is known for being a poet, novelist, literary critic, and student of anthropology. He is most famous for his folk stories and fairy tales. The majority of these essays appeared in The Cornhill Magazine in 1904. The Table of Contents includes The Case of Elizabeth Canning, The Murder of Escovedo, The Campden Mystery, The Case of Allan Breck, The Cardinal’s Necklac...
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    26,31 €

  • The Homeric Hymns
    Andrew Lang
    Andrew Lang is known for being a poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to anthropology. He is most famous for his folk stories and fairy tales. The Homeric Hymns: A New Prose Translation; and Essays, Literary and Mythological begins with a lengthy discussion of the origins and translations of the hymns. Lang then discusses the hymns of Apollo, Hermes, Aphrodite, a...
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    17,37 €

  • Memories Of An Old Collector (1898)
    Michael Tyskiewicz / Mrs. Andrew Lang / MrsAndrew Lang
    Memories Of An Old Collector is a book written by Michael Tyskiewicz and first published in 1898. This book is a memoir of Tyskiewicz’s life as a collector of art and antiques. Tyskiewicz was a Polish nobleman who lived in the 19th century and was known for his extensive collection of art and antiques. In this book, he shares his memories of his travels and experiences as a col...
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    30,11 €

  • Selections From The Greek Anthology (1889)
    Andrew Lang / Richard Garnett
    Selections From The Greek Anthology is a book compiled by Graham R. Tomson in 1889. The book is a collection of poems and epigrams from the Greek Anthology, a collection of poetry from ancient Greece. The anthology includes works from a variety of authors, including Sappho, Anacreon, and Meleager. The book is divided into sections based on theme, such as love, friendship, and n...
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    36,48 €

  • The Pink Fairy Book
    Andrew Lang
    Andrew Lang is known for being a poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to anthropology. He is most famous for his folk stories and fairy tales. The Coloured Fairy Books are a 12 book set. Stories included in this work are The Cat’s Elopement -- How the Dragon was Tricked -- The Goblin and the Grocer -- The House in the Wood -- Uraschimataro and the Turtle -- The Sl...
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    34,06 €

  • A Batch Of Golfing Papers (1897)
    Andrew Lang
    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 edit...
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    15,17 €

  • Grass of Parnassus
    Andrew Lang
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    20,36 €


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