Cock Lane and Commonsense 1896 - Andrew Lang - Bog

Cock Lane and Commonsense 1896 is a book written by Andrew Lang, a Scottish writer and literary critic, and published in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of essays and articles that Lang wrote for various publications, including The Daily News and The Fortnightly Review, between 1888 and 1896. The book's title refers to two of the essays included in the collection: ""Cock Lane and Common-Sense"" and ""The Ghost of the 'Tivoli'"". The former is a critique of the supernatural beliefs and superstitions prevalent in the 18th century, particularly in relation to the Cock Lane ghost hoax, while the latter is an investigation into the alleged haunting of a London theater. Other essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including literary criticism, social commentary, and historical analysis. Lang's writing style is characterized by his wit, humor, and skepticism, and he often takes a contrarian stance on popular beliefs and opinions. Overall, Cock Lane and Commonsense 1896 is a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural milieu of late Victorian England, as well as a showcase of Lang's talents as a writer and thinker.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.