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Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was a Scottish writer and scholar, best known for collecting and publishing fairy tales and folklore from around the world. He authored numerous books, including the famous "The Blue Fairy Book" and other color-themed volumes that made folk stories accessible to a wide audience. Lang also contributed to anthropology and literature, analyzing myths and cultural traditions. His work helped preserve and popularize stories that might have otherwise been forgotten, influencing how fairy tales are studied and enjoyed today. Overall, he played a key role in bringing traditional tales into literary and cultural appreciation.