Cock Lane and Common-Sense
Cock Lane and Common-Sense, written by Andrew Lang in the late 19th century, is a collection of essays that examines the intersection of folklore, anthropology, and paranormal phenomena. Lang advocates for a serious academic inquiry into ghost stories and spiritualism while maintaining a skeptical perspective. He critiques the reluctance of folklorists and scientists to investigate firsthand accounts of supernatural occurrences, using examples from various cultures to highlight the commonalities in these experiences. This work is notable for its early exploration of parapsychology and its challenge to conventional understandings of the supernatural.
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