The Book of Romance

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet and novelist renowned for his contributions to folklore and anthropology. His early interest in these subjects was shaped by influential figures like John Ferguson McLennan and E. B. Tylor. Lang's notable works include "Custom and Myth," which laid the groundwork for his exploration of mythology. In "Myth, Ritual and Religion," he delves into the primitive roots of mythology, analyzing its "irrational" aspects as remnants of earlier cultural practices. His legacy continues through the Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews.