In the Wrong Paradise, and Other Stories

Name: In the Wrong Paradise, and Other Stories
Author: Andrew Lang

By Andrew Lang

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A collection of short tales that blend satirical comedy, travel-adventure, romance, and the uncanny. Several pieces follow a well-meaning but fallible clergyman as he misreads and adapts to local customs, while others present domestic secrets, strange houses, castle-bound peril, and playful mythmaking about prominent personalities. The stories shift between moral apologues, ironic social observation, and fragments of fantasy, repeatedly exploring cultural misunderstanding, human vanity, and the uneasy gap between civilized pretensions and raw local traditions.

About the Author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, known for his contributions to folklore and mythology. He is perhaps best recognized for his work "A Collection of Ballads," which showcases his interest in traditional narratives. Lang was a prolific writer, producing numerous essays and books on various subjects, including history and literature. His literary style often blended humor with scholarly insight, making his works accessible to a broad audience. In addition to his original writings, he is celebrated for his role in popularizing fairy tales through his collections, which have become integral to the study of folklore.