A Treasury of Irish Folklore

by Padraic Colum

A Treasury of Irish The Stories, Traditions, Legends, Humor, Wisdom, Ballads and Songs of the Irish People [Mar 13, 1985] Colum, Padraic

Genres: Mythology, Ireland, Fiction, Irish Literature, Folklore, Literature, Folk Tales

620 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1954

About the author

Padraic Colum was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of the Celtic Revival. (Source)

Reviews

[Fredell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good, interesting read. A compilation of concentrating on local Irish folklore, music, humor and poetry. I found the book s a happy coincidence and thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend to all those folklore and Irish enthusiasts.

[K.L. Brogdon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book when I was 18 and wished for so long that I could own a copy. When I was 32 I finally bought one. It remains one of my most cherished books. Something is wrong with people who don't enjoy this.

[Jessica Harn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book I've read on Irish folklore, songs, poems, history, and culture from one of the greatest Irish storytellers

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really a read aloud to children, more of a deep collection of stories, traditions, legends, humor, wisdom, history, ballads and songs of the Irish People.