Lang, Andrew – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:20:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Lang, Andrew – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 Arabian Nights https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/arabian-nights/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=51765 Arabian Nights.]]> The king’s new bride, Scheherazade, is to be put to death. Using a clever strategy, she delays her imminent execution by recounting a series of interlinked stories, each leading into the next, which collectively form Arabian Nights.

Full of adventure, mystery and magic, Scheherazade’s stories are unforgettable. A merchant has a terrifying exchange with a genie, a woodcutter discovers glorious riches in a cave, and Sinbad embarks on a perilous journey full of sea monsters and supernatural forces. Depicting themes of greed, morality and good fortune, there is something to learn from each of her stories.

Featuring the well-known stories of Aladdin and Ali Baba, this edition is translated and edited by Andrew Lang, a renowned Scottish folklorist and anthologist, and includes black and white illustrations by H. J. Ford.

Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library: a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in cloth with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

]]> Tales of Troy and Greece https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/tales-of-troy-and-greece/ Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/tales-of-troy-and-greece/ The roars of the hungry Minotaur came nearer and nearer – his feet could be heard thundering along the echoing floor of the labyrinth . . .

Meet the original heroes of Greece as they battle the mythical creatures that have inspired imaginations for thousands of years, from the Minotaur to Cyclops.

Written by a Homeric expert, this condensed retelling of the Greek legends brings these ancient bestsellers to a new generation of fans. This edition is perfect for younger readers who want stories that are easy to read, without losing any of the thrilling detail, and includes classic Greek stories, from Perseus and Medusa to Theseus and the Minotaur, as well as more unusual ones, such as Ulysses and Calypso.

This beautiful new edition has a stunning cover by Erica Williams.

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