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Welcome, dear reader and listener, to The Andrew Lang Library, where the old tales live again. Here are gathered the enchanted histories of princes and maidens, of dragons, giants, perilous...
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Welcome, dear reader and listener, to The Andrew Lang Library, where the old tales live again. Here are gathered the enchanted histories of princes and maidens, of dragons, giants, perilous quests, and kingdoms beyond the edge of map and memory. In each episode, a book is opened, and its wonders are read aloud anew, that the curious may wander once more in the fair country of story.
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19 APR 2026 · In which the author reflects upon the growing popularity of second sight and crystal gazing since the book’s first edition, noting the abundance of new and startling ghost stories from diverse lands. He also mentions the lasting impact of one particular tale, now commemorated by a memorial stone, suggesting its enduring place in tradition.
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19 APR 2026 · In which the curious author invites us to consider the delicate gradations between the commonplace phenomena of dreams and the more startling experiences known as ghosts, illustrating with tales of shared dreams, fulfilled visions, and the uncanny déjà vu. Through engaging anecdotes and learned reflections, he gently leads the reader to appreciate how the sleeping mind may weave knowledge, memory, and imagination into the theatrical fabric of the unseen and the mysterious.
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19 APR 2026 · In which the curious phenomena of dreams revealing unknown pasts, distant presents, and uncertain futures are examined through various anecdotes, including a hypnotic vision of Queen Mary’s jewels and the vivid dream of Mr. Williams foretelling Mr. Perceval’s murder. These narratives are delicately weighed against sceptical explanations, illustrating the enduring human fascination with veracious dreams that seem to transcend ordinary experience and veer into the mysterious realms of time and consciousness.
20 APR 2026 · In which we are gently guided from the realm of ordinary dreams to the curious phenomenon of waking hallucinations experienced by sane and sensible folk, with thoughtful reflections on the revelations of Mr. Galton and the intriguing practice of crystal gazing. We are also invited to ponder marvellous accounts of visions that verged on the prophetic, including an historical narrative offered by the Duc de Saint Simon, all quietly challenging the boundaries of science and belief.
20 APR 2026 · In which the curious phenomenon of veracious waking hallucinations, commonly known as ghosts or wraiths, is explored with a delicacy that balances scientific enquiry and respectful wonder, illustrating cases that range from shadowy coach apparitions to voices and touches that convey hidden truths. The narrative gently examines these spectral impressions and their properties, inviting reflection on their place between fancy, coincidence, and the mysterious workings of the mind.
20 APR 2026 · In which appearances of living persons distant or absent are examined with a discerning eye, encompassing phenomena from Highland “second sight” to curious instances of voluntary projections and spectral arrivals, accompanied by reflections on expectant attention and the strange influence of animals in witnessing apparitions. The narrative also thoughtfully explores famous accounts and sombre coincidences linked with death, considering telepathy as a possible thread uniting these mysterious manifestations.
21 APR 2026 · In which we encounter a series of spectral visitations with distinct purposes—from Highland ghosts seeking justice and prophecy, to a famous Irish apparition confirming devout faith, and finally to a modern ghost whose mysterious summons leads a living woman on a nocturnal quest. These tales, narrated with a gentle scepticism yet a respectful eye for the curious and the uncanny, reveal ghosts who are not mere phantoms but agents urging action, delivering messages, or even affecting the material world in the style of old-fashioned apparitions.
21 APR 2026 · In which we contemplate the perplexing nature of ghostly apparitions, contrasting the purposeless, dreamlike phantasms of the modern day with the resolute, purposeful spectres of old, exemplified by the eerie disturbances at Spraiton and the mysterious visitations foretelling the fate of Sir George Villiers and Lord Lyttelton. These tales prompt reflection on the interplay between tradition, imagination, and perhaps some faint whisper of the unknown, reminding us that the line between fancy and fact is ever delicate in the realm of dreams and ghosts.
21 APR 2026 · In which a spectral sergeant in the Scottish Highlands seeks the burial of his bones and justice for his untimely death amidst the lingering unrest post-Culloden, and other phantasmal witnesses are summoned in courts and folk traditions to reveal hidden crimes. The narrative weaves through curious trials and haunting apparitions, including spectral dogs and voices from beyond that mingle the eerie with the evidentiary in a manner both solemn and strangely characteristic of the age.
22 APR 2026 · In which various uncanny disturbances involving dancing furniture, flying objects, and spontaneous fires are recounted across diverse lands and times, provoking inquiries into medical and supernatural causes alike, with testimony ranging from confessions of trickery to steadfast witness accounts. The narrative then turns to quaint and eerie Gaelic and Icelandic traditions of goblins and devils, where spirits manifest with mischievous and sometimes violent antics, setting a scene rich with spectral disquiet and human apprehension.
Welcome, dear reader and listener, to The Andrew Lang Library, where the old tales live again. Here are gathered the enchanted histories of princes and maidens, of dragons, giants, perilous...
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Welcome, dear reader and listener, to The Andrew Lang Library, where the old tales live again. Here are gathered the enchanted histories of princes and maidens, of dragons, giants, perilous quests, and kingdoms beyond the edge of map and memory. In each episode, a book is opened, and its wonders are read aloud anew, that the curious may wander once more in the fair country of story.
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