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Adventures Among Books
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A collection of essays in which Andrew Lang recalls his early reading and discusses authors and books that shaped him. It suits readers interested in Victorian literary criticism, the essay form, and the history of reading.
Andrew Lang
Andrew Lang 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.
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