How to Fail in Literature: A Lecture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417904525)

""How to Fail in Literature: A Lecture by Lang, Andrew"" is a book that offers a humorous take on the art of writing and the pitfalls that aspiring writers often face. Written by the Scottish author and literary critic Andrew Lang, the book is presented as a lecture that Lang delivers to a group of aspiring writers. Throughout the lecture, Lang offers advice on how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls in writing, while also poking fun at some of the more absurd aspects of the literary world. The book is filled with witty observations, amusing anecdotes, and Lang's trademark dry humor, making it an entertaining and informative read for anyone interested in the art of writing. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, ""How to Fail in Literature"" is sure to provide you with plenty of laughs and insights into the world of literature.1890. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children�������s books. This lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Andrew Lang
ISBN-10: 1417904526
ISBN-13: 9781417904525
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d