Jean Lang

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Jean Lang

1867–1932

A British children's writer whose retellings bring Greek mythology, fairy tales, and Scottish border legends to life. Her best-known work, A Book of Myths, remains a lively introduction to the ancient stories that have shaped Western literature.

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About the author

Jean Blaikie Lang (6 November 1867–5 April 1932) was a British children's writer who also published as Jeanie Lang and Mrs. John Lang. She was born in St Boswells, Scotland, and died in Dunbar.

Lang wrote and adapted stories drawn from mythology, folklore, and literature. Her works include A Book of Myths, Stories from the Faerie Queen, and Stories of the Border Marches, the latter written with John Lang. Her writing is valued for making classic tales accessible to younger readers.