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Birthday today of poet/novelist/literary critic born in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, (1844-1912). Best known his 12 collections of fairy tales, known as "Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colors." His influence on J.R.R. legendarium was considerable.

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