The Crock of Gold

A man known only as the Philosopher embarks on a quest to rescue the beautiful Cáitilin Ni Murrachu from the wild, ancient gods Pan and Aengus. On the way, he finds himself caught between leprechauns and the law, between the woman he loves and the woman he was destined to marry. The Crock of Gold, a novel of wit and wonder from the mind of James Stephens, is notable not only for its unique blend of modernity and myth, but also for its undaunted search for the heart of what is human.

About the author

James Stephens (1882-1950) was an Irish novelist, poet, and folklorist. Adopted at a young age, Stephens spent much of his childhood on the streets. Having managed to make his way through school, Stephens became a solicitor’s clerk before developing an interest in Irish Republicanism and learning to read, write, and speak the Irish language. As he became politically active, he dedicated himself to writing versions of Irish myths, as well as composing original novels. A friend and colleague of James Joyce and George William Russell, James Stephens is an important and underrecognized figure in twentieth century Irish literature.

Product details

• Authors: James Stephens, Stephens James
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2020
• EAN: 9781513266688
• ISBN: 978-1-5132-6668-8
• No. of pages: 154
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Mint Editions; Mint Editions—Humorous and Satirical Narratives; Mint Editions (Humorous and Satirical Narratives)
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; Fantasy, FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, FICTION / Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies, Myth & legend told as fiction, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction