author
Jean Lang
1867–1932
A Scottish writer for young readers, she retold myths, legends, and historical stories in a clear, inviting style that helped classic tales feel close at hand. Her books range from Greek myth to Border folklore, showing a lasting gift for making old stories lively again.
5 Audiobooks
Stories from the Iliad; Or, the siege of Troy
by Jean Lang
Stories of the Border Marches
by John Lang, Jean Lang
Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children
by Edmund Spenser, Jean Lang
A Book of Myths
by Jean Lang
The Story of General Gordon
by Jean Lang
About the author
Born Jean Blaikie on November 6, 1867, she wrote under the name Jean Lang and is also identified in library and public-domain records as Mrs. John Lang. She was a British children's writer with Scottish roots, and her work was aimed at making big, often ancient stories accessible to younger readers.
Her best-known books include A Book of Myths, Stories from the Iliad; Or, the Siege of Troy, and The Story of General Gordon. She also wrote and adapted tales connected with folklore and the Scottish Borders, including collaborative work with John Lang, which gives her writing a strong sense of history, legend, and place.
Jean Lang died in 1932. Even now, her books are remembered for their straightforward storytelling and their talent for opening the door to myth and legend without making them feel distant or difficult.