The Valet's Tragedy: And Other Studies (1903)

By Andrew Lang

Book Overview

The Valet�������s Tragedy: And Other Studies is a collection of essays written by Andrew Lang and published in 1903. The book contains a series of literary and historical studies, as well as some personal reflections on various topics. The title essay is a fictional story about a valet who becomes embroiled in a tragic love affair. Other essays in the collection include discussions of the works of William Shakespeare, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Edgar Allan Poe, as well as explorations of historical events such as the French Revolution and the reign of King James VI of Scotland. Lang's writing style is characterized by his wit, erudition, and wide-ranging interests, which make this book a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in literature, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165694972
• ISBN13: 9781165694976
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"