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Old Friends, Essays in Epistolary Parody

Old Friends, Essays in Epistolary Parody

Written by: Andrew Lang
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 What if the beloved characters of fiction occasionally crossed paths? In Old Friends, Andrew Lang invites you to explore this whimsical idea through a series of imaginative letters between iconic fictional figures. Drawing on the notion that in our vast literary universe, these characters must have had untold adventures together, Langs essays brilliantly parody the conventions of the genre. This delightful collection prompts us to consider how the worlds of literature intersect, and what those encounters might look like.Copyright Culture and Heritage classics
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  • 024 - Chapter XXIII

    024 - Chapter XXIII
    Feb 17 2026
    What if the beloved characters of fiction occasionally crossed paths? In Old Friends, Andrew Lang invites you to explore this whimsical idea through a series of imaginative letters between iconic fictional figures. Drawing on the notion that in our vast literary universe, these characters must have had untold adventures together, Langs essays brilliantly parody the conventions of the genre. This delightful collection prompts us to consider how the worlds of literature intersect, and what those encounters might look like.
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    5 mins
  • 023 - Chapter XXII

    023 - Chapter XXII
    Feb 17 2026
    What if the beloved characters of fiction occasionally crossed paths? In Old Friends, Andrew Lang invites you to explore this whimsical idea through a series of imaginative letters between iconic fictional figures. Drawing on the notion that in our vast literary universe, these characters must have had untold adventures together, Langs essays brilliantly parody the conventions of the genre. This delightful collection prompts us to consider how the worlds of literature intersect, and what those encounters might look like.
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    14 mins
  • 022 - Chapter XXI

    022 - Chapter XXI
    Feb 17 2026
    What if the beloved characters of fiction occasionally crossed paths? In Old Friends, Andrew Lang invites you to explore this whimsical idea through a series of imaginative letters between iconic fictional figures. Drawing on the notion that in our vast literary universe, these characters must have had untold adventures together, Langs essays brilliantly parody the conventions of the genre. This delightful collection prompts us to consider how the worlds of literature intersect, and what those encounters might look like.
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    12 mins
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