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About Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was born at Selkirk in Scotland on March 31, 1844. He was a historian, poet, novelist, journalist, translator, and anthropologist, in connection with his work on literary texts. He was one of the most important collectors of folk and fairy tales. A prolific author, Lang published more than 100 works during his career. His collections of Fairy books preserved and handed down many of the better-known folk tales from the time and influenced J. R. R. Tolkien’s writing.

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Read a book day

Tales of Troy and Greece by Andrew Lang from Faber & Faber is brilliant!

10 days ago

Trojan Horse

On this day 1184 BC, the Greeks entered Troy using the Trojan Horse. What better time than now to read Tales of Troy and Greece by Andrew Lang from Faber & Faber.

4 months ago

Trojan Horse

On this day 1184 BC, the Greeks entered Troy using the Trojan Horse. What better time than now to read Tales of Troy and Greece by Andrew Lang from Faber & Faber.

4 years ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Tales of Troy and Greece by Andrew Lang from Faber & Faber.

4 years ago

Try reading this

Read a Book Day. Why not try Tales of Troy and Greece by Andrew Lang.

5 years ago

World Book Day

Why not find a classic book to read this year? Tales of Troy and Greece is a brilliant book by Andrew Lang, published by Faber & Faber.

5 years ago

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