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The King of Ireland's Son: An Irish Folk Tale

The King of Ireland's Son: An Irish Folk Tale - Paperback

by Padraic Colum
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Padraic Colum, Willy PoganyAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2012-03-15Pages:224
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Floris BooksISBN-13:9780863158964ISBN-10:086315896XUPC:9780863158964Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Fairy Tales & FolkloreBook Topic:AnthologiesSize:8.40 x 5.30 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.65Product ID:SCG618DBAC

The King of Ireland's Son sets out to find the Enchanter of the Black Back-Lands and meets the Enchanter's daughter, Fedelma. His adventures lead him to the Land of the Mist, the Town of the Red Castle, and the worlds of Gilly of the Goatskin, the Hags of the Long Teeth, Princess Flame-of-Wine, and the Giant Crom Duv.

This is a true Irish wonder tale: a coming of age story of the youngest son of the King of Ireland who sets off on an impossible quest. The stories weave together, stories within stories, in a fantastic tapestry of humor, poetry, action and adventure. Perfect for reading aloud at bedtime, generations of children have loved Padraic Colum's unmatched storytelling.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Floris BooksISBN-13:9780863158964ISBN-10:086315896XUPC:9780863158964Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Fairy Tales & FolkloreBook Topic:AnthologiesSize:8.40 x 5.30 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.65Product ID:SCG618DBAC
Padraic Colum was born in Longford, Ireland in 1881. He was a natural storyteller: lyrical rhythm and musical pace run through all his many tales for children, which have been loved for generations. He was awarded the Regina Medal in 1961 by the Catholic Literary Association, for his contribution to children's literature. He died in 1972, leaving a wonderful legacy of story collections which continue to enchant and delight.
Publisher: Floris Books

Edition

5th Revised Edition

Contributor(s)

Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany

Author

Padraic Colum

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