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Andrew Lang

1844–1912

2 series 10 books in order

Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic who also contributed to the field of anthropology, and 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. In this catalog he is credited with the fairy book series, including The Blue Fairy Book, The Green Fairy Book, and The Brown Fairy Book. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1844
Known for
Literature Heritage Series, The fairy book series

Series by Andrew Lang

Literature Heritage Series

3 books in order · 1868

The fairy book series

10 books in order · 1910–1912

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Andrew Lang written?

We list 10 books by Andrew Lang across 2 series, published between 1868–1912 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Andrew Lang's books?

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