"The King of Ireland's Son" by Padraic Colum is an early 20th-century fantasy story that tells of Connal, the King of Ireland's spirited son, and his thrilling adventures sparked by two bets with a strange old man. Connal's carefree life takes a turn when he wins a field of magical cattle, leading him into a world of enchantment and tests laid down by the Enchanter of the Black Back-Lands. Facing challenges that require bravery and difficult choices, Connal must even seek the Enchanter's magical beard hairs. His journey evolves from mere adventure to a quest for self-discovery, bravery, and love as he navigates magical realms and encounters mystical beings, setting the stage for his transformation.
The King of Ireland's Son
By Padraic Colum
A wild prince's life transforms as he's swept into a series of magical quests after besting a mysterious man in a wager.
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About the AuthorPadraic Colum was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival.
Padraic Colum was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival.
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