Andrew Lang

Oxford

Sprachen: Englisch. 21,6 cm / 14,0 cm / 0,5 cm ( B/H/T )
Buch (Softcover), 86 Seiten
EAN 9789375555919
Veröffentlicht November 2025
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Beschreibung

Oxford offers an impressionistic exploration of the city and its university, presenting a view shaped by shifting eras and the continuous layering of experience that defines its identity. The work opens with a reflective tone, emphasizing how the place carries traces of its long past while adapting to new intellectual and cultural currents. Early descriptions focus on the city's natural position as a gathering point for learning, trade, and religious life, showing how geography and human activity together shaped its growth. The narrative highlights the evolving relationship between town and institution, suggesting that both influence each other through changing social needs and academic pursuits. Instead of providing a strict chronological account, the opening invites readers into a contemplative study of how tradition, environment, and community intertwine to form a distinctive educational setting. Through these observations, the book establishes a thoughtful meditation on how history leaves its imprint on spaces dedicated to knowledge and how such places continue to shape those who pass through them.

Portrait

Andrew Lang was a Scottish author, poet, and folklorist, best known for his collections of fairy tales, his work in anthropology, and his contributions to literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A scholar with a wide range of interests, Lang became famous for his ability to collect and preserve folk tales from various cultures. The first of these, The Blue Fairy Book, was published in 1889, followed by a total of twelve volumes, including The Red Fairy Book (1890), The Green Fairy Book (1892), and others. These collections introduced many beloved fairy tales to English-speaking audiences and remain classics of children's literature. His novel The Disentanglers showcases his skill in social commentary and relationship dynamics, often with wit and critique of societal expectations. Lang was a notable figure in the literary and cultural circles of his time, contributing to the popularization of folklore studies and bridging the gap between academic and popular audiences. His work on fairy tales and his anthropological research have made him a lasting figure in the study of mythology, literature, and folklore.

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