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Myth & Legend FictionClassic FantasyFairy Tales & Folklore

The King of Ireland's Son

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Padraic Colum's The King of Ireland's Son is a mythic fiction and classic fantasy novel. Key subjects include fairy tales.

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About The King of Ireland's Son

"The King of Ireland's Son" by Padraic Colum is a children's novel published in 1916. The eldest son of Ireland's king embarks on magical adventures to win Fedelma, the Enchanter's Daughter. After winning her hand, she is kidnapped by the King of the Land of Mist, launching the prince on a quest to find her. This classic weaves together Irish folklore and fireside tales into an interwoven narrative of enchantment, filled with talking eagles, swan maidens, difficult tasks, and mysterious characters.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Fairy tales
  • Tales, Ireland
  • Folklore, Ireland
  • Fairy tales, Ireland

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Who wrote The King of Ireland's Son?

The King of Ireland's Son was written by Padraic Colum.

What genre is The King of Ireland's Son?

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

Is The King of Ireland's Son 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.

Is there a free audiobook of The King of Ireland's Son?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 5 h 56 min.

What books are similar to The King of Ireland's Son?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Wind in the Willows, Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales and The Ugly Duckling.

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