The King of Ireland's Son by Padraic Colum
"The King of Ireland's Son" by Padraic Colum is a fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Connal, the wild eldest son of the King of Ireland, who becomes embroiled in a series of magical adventures after winning two wagers with a mysterious old man. As he navigates encounters with enchanted creatures and faces dire challenges set forth by the Enchanter of the Black Back-Lands, Connal's journey is
one of self-discovery, courage, and the quest for love. The opening of the book introduces King Connal and his rebellious son, who enjoys hunting and riding despite his royal status. The prince first meets the gray old man while on a morning ride, and after playing a game of cards, he makes a wager that leads to an unexpected outcome: a field filled with enchanted cattle. As the story unfolds, he faces various trials initiated by the Enchanter, which require him to seek help and confront difficult choices, including a desperate quest for magical hairs from the Enchanter’s beard. What begins as a carefree pursuit quickly becomes a tale filled with danger and enchantment, setting the stage for Connal's growth and the adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972 |
|---|---|
| Title | The King of Ireland's Son |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Ireland%27s_Son |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Fedelma, the enchanters's daughter -- When the king of the cats came to king connal's dominion -- The sword of light and the unique tale, with as much of the adventures of Gilly of the Goatskin as is given in "The cranskin book" -- The town of the red castle -- The king of the land of mist -- The house of crom duv -- The spae-woman. |
| Credits | Produced by A. Elizabeth Warren, and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Tales -- Ireland |
| Subject | Folklore -- Ireland |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Ireland |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3495 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 462 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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