The King of Ireland's son - Hardcover

Colum, Padraic

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0903540169 ISBN 13: 9780903540162

Publisher: Floris Books, 1978

Synopsis

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)]
[Read by Gerard Doyle]

A treasure trove of beloved tales from the folklore of Ireland.

Celebrated Irish author Padraic Colum dazzled audiences with his retellings of old Gaelic myths. In The King of Ireland's Son, he imbues seven favorite tales from the Emerald Isle with sly humor, whimsy, and imagination. Stories include ''Fedelma, the Enchanter's Daughter'' ; ''When the King of the Cats Came to King Connal's Dominion'' ; ''The Sword of Light'' ; ''The Town of the Red Castle'' ; ''The King of the Land of Mist''; ''The House of Crom Duv'' ; and ''The Spae-Woman.'' It's hours of entertainment for the whole family!

About this title

About the Author:

Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was an Irish poet, playwright, author, a major leader of the Irish Renaissance, and a friend to James Joyce and William Yeats. Well versed in the old Gaelic myths as well as those of other cultures, he wrote a number of books for children that retell these tales. His book The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived before Achilles was a Newbery Honor Book, and he was awarded the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children's literature.

Review:

'''To make stories read as if they were being told' has been Padraic Colum's aim and his achievement . . . A master storyteller at his best.'' --Kirkus Reviews, praise for the author

About this edition

• Publisher: Floris Books
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 0903540169
• ISBN 13: 9780903540162
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 259