The King of Ireland's Son by  Padraic Colum

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The King of Ireland's Son
by Padraic Colum
A romance of unusual beauty and simplicity, having all the traditional elements of the folk tale and all its magic and wonder. In vigorous and rhythmic prose, the author recounts the adventurous wooing of Fedelma, the enchanter's daughter, by the King of Ireland's son, and relates the many strange adventures they had on their journey home, weaving many short tales from the Gaelic tradition into the fabric of the narrative. A book of uncommon beauty in form and content, with illustrations and decorations in black and white by Willy Pogany.  Ages 8-12
291 pages $14.95   

Table of Contents

Front Matter


Fedelma, the Enchanter's Daughter
When the King of the Cats Came to King Connal
The Sword of Light and the Unique Tale
The Town of the Red Castle
The King of the Land of Mist
The House of Crom Duv
The Spae-Woman

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