Jean Lang

Born in Scotland in 1867, Jean Lang—also published as Jeanie Lang and Mrs. John Lang—wrote retellings of myths, legends, and historical subjects for children and general readers. Reliable library and public-domain author records identify her as a British or Scottish children's writer, and her dates are consistently given as 1867 to 1932.

She is especially associated with accessible story collections such as A Book of Myths, Stories from the Iliad, and Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children. Her work is remembered for taking large, old literary traditions and presenting them in a clear, inviting style.

Some records also connect her with books about the Scottish Borders and with collaborative work linked to her husband, John Lang. A suitable verified portrait was not clearly available from the sources I checked, so no profile image is included.