Books by Padraic Colum

This illustrated edition retains Willy Pogany's original drawings.Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice capturesall the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings ofthe adventures of the gods and goddesses who lived in the Northernparadise of Asgard before the dawn of history.Here are the matchless tales of All-Father Odin, who crossesthe Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices hisright eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor, whose mightyhammer defends Asgard; of Loki, whose mischievous cunning leadshim to treachery against the gods; of giants, dragons, dwarfs and Valkyries;and of the terrible last battle that destroyed their world.These ancient stories from Northern Europe, which make upone of the great myth cycles of Western civilization, spring to life inThe Children of Odin.The late Padraic Colum was a poet, playwright, founder of theIrish Review and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is perhapsbest known today for his outstanding books for children. He wasawarded the Regina Medal in 1961 for his "distinguished contributionto children's literature," honoring works like The Children's Homer,The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book), The Arabian Nights,The King of Ireland's Son and Roofs of Gold.

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 humour, poetry, action and adventure. Perfect for reading aloud at bedtime, generations of children have loved Padraic Colum's unmatched storytelling.

A treasure trove of stories from the ancient world, retold by one of Ireland's greatest storytellers.