The King of Ireland's Son

Written by Padraic Colum

Narrated by Gerard Doyle

Celebrated Irish author Padraic Colum dazzled audiences with his retellings of old Gaelic myths. In The King of Ireland’s Son, he imbues seven favorite tales from the Emerald Isle with sly humor, whimsy, and imagination. Stories include “Fedelma, the Enchanter’s Daughter”; “When the King of the Cats Came to King Connal’s Dominion”; “The Sword of Light”; “The Town of the Red Castle”; “The King of the Land of Mist”; “The House of Crom Duv”; and “The Spae-Woman.” It’s hours of entertainment for the whole family!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Blackstone Audio
• Release date: Aug 18, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504638845

Padraic Colum

Padraic Colum (1881–1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book).

Reviews for The King of Ireland's Son

[katieloucks · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My teacher read part of this to us in second grade - I didn't totally get it, but I liked it.

[caro488 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Colum, Padraic - The King of Ireland's Son - mish-mosh of tales - bewitched princesses, brothers turned into swans, heroes who must accomplish an impossible task to win a bride - snooze-fest, and all the various princes became confusing - even moreso when at the end they all turn out to be brothers. Just how many children can a queen lose in one lifetime...?)

[deirdrea-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A remarkable book! I loved it as a child, and still love it today. Colum weaves the threads of many Irish folktales, myths and legends into a single story -- "the unique tale" -- and sends his heroes (3, including a girl!) on a quest to discover that same story, and by so doing, to discover themselves. Complicated? Yes! but in the way that a piece of Waterford crystal, or an ancient illuminated manuscript is complicated. Intricate, perhaps, but not overly involved or confusing. Just lovely!And, speaking of illuminations, the illustrations by Willy Pogany are marvelous!