Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a British poet, historian and translator.

Also recorded as A. L..

Overview

Born at Selkirk in 1844, died at Banchory in 1912.

In detail

Andrew Lang studied at Balliol College, University of St Andrews and Edinburgh Academy. the recorded working language is French and English.

The field of work recorded is literary activity, literary criticism and poetry.

Places of work recorded in the authority are United Kingdom and Scotland. Membership is recorded of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and British Academy.

Works named in the authority record are Andrew Lang's Fairy Books.

Work by Andrew Lang is recorded in the collections of Tate.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the British Academy.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Andrew Lang”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q505827: Andrew Lang

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