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This co-edited collection breaks new ground by bringing together several leading scholars to explore the substantial body of work produced by Padraic Colum (1881 - 1972) who was a poet…
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Padraic Colum
At the age of twenty-three, Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was one of the founding fathers of the Abbey Theatre. His contribution to the development of Irish drama continued until his voluntary…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was in the forefront of the Irish Literary Revival along with William Butler Yeats, Lady Gregory, George Moore, AE (George Russell), and John Millington Synge. Colum’s contribution…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Describes the cycle of myths about the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece, as well as the tales of the Creation of Heaven and Earth, the labors of…
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1920 Original Publisher: The Macmillan Company Subjects: Fantasy Juvenile Fiction / General Juvenile Fiction / Action
The Fiddler's House is a play written by Padraic Colum in 1907. The play is divided into three acts and tells the story of a family living in a small…
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
Contents: King of Cats; Twelve Silly Sisters; Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies; King of the Birds; Boy Pu-Nia and the King of the Sharks; Lost City of Ys; Golden…
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by…
A collection of poems inspired by nature, featuring vivid descriptions of animals, landscapes, and the changing seasons. Exploring the beauty and wonder of the natural world, Wild Earth is a…
Originally published in 1929, My Irish Year is a memoir by the Irish poet and writer Padraic Colum, chronicling his experiences living in rural Ireland for a year in the…
This book is a collection of some of the most beautiful and stirring nature poetry ever written. Author Padraic Colum, one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century…
This charming memoir transports readers to rural Ireland in the early 20th century, as seen through the eyes of a young poet. Colum's evocative prose captures the beauty and simplicity…
A children's story about a boy who can understand the language of birds. Includes themes of friendship, adventure, and nature.
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Padraic Colum brings together a selection of the most amazing of the over 600 stories which Shahrazad told. Full of genies, flying carpets, and daring adventures, The Arabian Nights will…
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These collections of myths and legends of the ancient world by the late Newbery Honor winner, poet, and playwright are now available with beautiful new cover art. Illustrations.
