“O grant me a house by the beach of a bay, Where the waves can be surly in winter, and play With the sea-weed in summer, ye bountiful powers! And I'd leave all the hurry, the noise, and the fray, For a house full of books, and a garden of flowers.”
Quote by Andrew Lang
Work
The Selected Works of Andrew Lang
This compilation includes a variety of tales and scholarly writings from Andrew Lang, showcasing his diverse literary contributions across genres and themes. more
Author
Andrew Lang
Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet and literary critic, renowned for his studies of folklore and mythology. His works, 'The Red Book' and 'The Blue Book', have had a profound impact on later generations. more
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