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Children's Homer

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Children's Homer

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Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Li...

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Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived before Achilles

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King of Ireland's Son

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King of Ireland's Son

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Nordic Gods and Heroes

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Nordic Gods and Heroes

The age-old legends and tales of Nordic mythology are a common heritage of German, Scandinavian, and Anglo-Saxon peoples. This very readable collection features a rich selection of these time-honored stories, retold in simple dramatic fashion by noted Irish author Padraic Colum.Readers will find themselves drawn into the timeless world of the gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard, a magical realm reached by a rainbow bridge. Here unfold the exciting stories of how Frey won Gerda, the Giant...

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The Adventures of Odysseus and The...

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The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy

This classic retelling of Homer's Illiad and Odyssey — written for young readers by Ireland's great poet and playwright — recalls the legendary characters of ancient Greece and their amazing adventures. Both epics are recounted here in The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy.Youngsters will travel with Achilles, who, guided by the gods, seeks vengeance on the Trojans. They'll follow Odysseus on his perilous journey to the land of the Cyclops, a race of...

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The Adventures of Odysseus and The...

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The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tales of Troy

"The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tales of Troy" by Padraic Colum. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are...

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The Boy Who Knew What The Birds Sai...

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The Boy Who Knew What The Birds Said

"The Boy Who Knew What The Birds Said" by Padraic Colum. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and...

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The Children of Odin

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The Children of Odin

First published in 1920, «The Children of Odin» is the retelling of famous North myths for children by the acclaimed Irish poet, novelist, playwright, and children’s author Padraic Colum. With illustrations by Willy Pogany this volume brings classic Norse literature and mythology to a wider audience and makes it accessible to children of all ages. Born in 1881 in Ireland, Colum first rose to fame as a playwright and poet in Dublin and became a leading figure in the Irish Literary Revival. In...

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The Children of Odin

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The Children of Odin

"The Children of Odin" is Padraic Colum's popular retelling of famous Norse Myths for children. With illustrations by William Pogany this volume contains the following stories: Far Away and Long Ago; The Building of the Wall; Iduna and Her Apples: How Loki Put the Gods in Danger; Sif's Golden Hair: How Loki Wrought Mischief in Asgard; How Brock Brought Judgment on Loki; How Freya Gained Her Necklace and How Her Loved One Was Lost to Her; How Frey Won Gerda, the Giant Maiden, and...

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The Children of Odin (Illustrated E...

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The Children of Odin (Illustrated Edition)

This eBook edition of «The Children of Odin (Illustrated Edition)» has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. This collection brings us close to the magical legendary stories of Ancient Northern Europe, which remain one of the great myth cycles of Western civilization.Contents:The Dwellers in AsgardFar Away and Long AgoThe Building of the WallIduna and Her Apples: How Loki Put the Gods in DangerSif's Golden Hair: How Loki Wrought...

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The Children of Odin: The Book of N...

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The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths

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The Children of Odin: The Book of N...

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The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths

"The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths" by Padraic Colum. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are...

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The Children's Homer (Illustrated b...

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The Children's Homer (Illustrated by Willy Pogany)

Born and raised in a Longford, Ireland workhouse, Padraic Colum left home at seventeen to become a clerk in the Irish Railway Clearing House in Dublin. This venture was short-lived, however, and with the success of a few poems and a play, “The Saxon Shillin’,” in 1904 he went on to pursue a career in writing. His success as a dramatist, poet, novelist, essayist, biographer, children’s writer, and editor, as well as his participation in the founding of the Abbey Theatre, made Colum a central...

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The Children's Homer (The Adventure...

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The Children's Homer (The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy)

Born and raised in a Longford, Ireland workhouse, Padraic Colum left at seventeen to become a clerk in the Irish Railway Clearing House in Dublin. This venture was short-lived, however, and with the success of a few poems and a play, «The Saxon Shillin',» he left in 1904 to pursue a career in writing. His success as a dramatist, poet, novelist, essayist, biographer, children's writer and editor, as well as his participation in the founding of the Abbey Theatre, made Colum a central...

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The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Wh...

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The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles

"The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" by Padraic Colum. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that...

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The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Wh...

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The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles

"The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" by Padraic Colum. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that...

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The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Wh...

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The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles

First published in 1921, “The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles” by the acclaimed and award-winning children’s author Padraic Colum is a classic retelling of the ancient mythological tales of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece. Woven into this volume of Greek mythology are also the stories of the creation of the heavens and the earth, Zeus's battle with the Titans, Pandora's box, Persephone in the Underworld with Hades, and the adventures...

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The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Wh...

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The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles

"The Golden Fleece And the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" is Padraic Colum's classic retelling of principally the ancient mythological tales of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece. Also included are tales of the creation of the heavens and the earth, Zeus's battle with the Titans, Pandora's box (a jar in this case), Persephone in the Underworld, and the adventures of Hercules. With numerous illustrations by Willy Pogany these ancient myths are...

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The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Wh...

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The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles - The Original Classic Edition

This is a high quality book of the original classic edition. <p> This is a freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you. <p> Enjoy this classic work. These few paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside: <p> ?But if he will have built for me a ship that can make the voyage to far Colchis, and if he will send throughout all Greece the word of my adventuring so that all the heroes who...

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The King of Ireland's Son

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The King of Ireland's Son

"The King of Ireland's Son" by Padraic Colum. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and...

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The Story of King Arthur and Other...

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The Story of King Arthur and Other Celtic Heroes

Among the greatest storytellers of the world, the ancient Celts told tales that, after more than a thousand years, still bristle with life and excitement. Noted Irish folklorist Padraic Colum (1881–1972) preserved many of Ireland’s ancient traditions in collections featuring enchanting tales of old. This handsomely illustrated volume includes fifteen of these beguiling stories, including bold exploits at the Court of King Arthur. Filled with youthful heroes, lovely maidens,...

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The Story of the Golden Fleece

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The Story of the Golden Fleece

"Still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths."—Publishers WeeklyGeared toward young readers, the classic retellings of stories from ancient myth presented in this volume center on the Argonauts' quest for the golden fleece. Generations have thrilled to compelling renditions of the adventures of heroic Jason and the sorceress Medea, mighty Heracles, the minstrel Orpheus, and other legendary figures.Author Padraic Colum, who was active in the Irish literary...

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Three Plays: The Fiddler's House, T...

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Three Plays: The Fiddler's House, The Land, Thomas Muskerry

"Three Plays: The Fiddler's House, The Land, Thomas Muskerry" by Padraic Colum. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce...

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