About the author
Andrew Lang is a fascinating figure whose scholarly pursuits delved far beyond the charming fairy tales for which he is widely celebrated. While his collections of *fairy lore* illuminated the collective unconscious for countless readers, his deeper engagement with myth, folklore, and comparative religion reveals a mind captivated by the hidden currents of human belief. Lang’s work often touches upon the archetypal forces that shape our understanding of the world, exploring how ancient narratives and rituals echo through time, hinting at a shared, perhaps mystical, human inheritance. He approached the study of folklore with an anthropological rigor, yet his fascination with the *supernatural*, the *occult*, and the *uncharted territories of the human psyche* is palpable. His literary output, though diverse, consistently circles back to the enduring power of stories to reveal profound truths about our deepest desires and fears.
📖 Where to start with Andrew Lang
💬 What our editors say about Andrew Lang's books
“Andrew Lang’s volume stands out by treating the ghost story with anthropological rigor rather than dismissing it as mere superstition. The collection offers fascinating insights into phenomena like deathbed apparitions, grounding…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Book of Dreams and Ghosts Lang, Andrew
“Lang’s collection serves as a fascinating archive for enthusiasts of Victorian occultism and early parapsychology. However, it may not suit readers seeking modern psychological frameworks or those who prefer rigorous, empirical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Book of Dreams and Ghosts
“Lang’s 1894 text provides a critical yet accessible survey of humanity's efforts to interact with the deceased. While his scholarly rigor offers a refreshing counterpoint to sensationalist spiritualist literature, this work may…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Cock Lane and Common-Sense Lang, Andrew
📋 Editions by Andrew Lang in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Book of Dreams and Ghosts Lang, Andrew | — | Cosimo Classics | 328 | 9781596054073 |
| The Book of Dreams and Ghosts | 2017 | Createspace Independent Pu | 146 | 9781979940894 |
| Cock Lane and Common-Sense Lang, Andrew | 2011 | Cambridge University Press | 380 | 9781108072687 |
| The Book of Dreams and Ghosts | 2015 | Createspace Independent Pu | 114 | 9781522720508 |
