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The Crock of Gold

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    The Crock of Gold is a mythic fiction and fae fiction novel by James Stephens. Key subjects include Ireland and fairies.

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    About The Crock of Gold

    "The Crock of Gold" by James Stephens is a comic novel published in 1912. This fantastical tale blends Irish folklore, philosophy, and comedy as a Philosopher embarks on a quest to save the most beautiful woman in the world from the gods Pan and Aengus Óg. When neighboring Leprechauns accuse him of murder over a stolen crock of gold, he must flee with his wife, the Thin Woman, who belongs to Ireland's most powerful Shee. Their separate journeys lead them through encounters with elemental beings and ancient powers.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Ireland
    • Fairies
    • Pan, Greek deity

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    Who wrote The Crock of Gold?

    The Crock of Gold was written by James Stephens.

    What genre is The Crock of Gold?

    It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction, Fae & Fairy Fiction, Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

    Is The Crock of Gold free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to The Crock of Gold?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Rewards and Fairies, The Wind in the Willows and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass.

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