Padraic Colum Bücher

Wild ist der älteste Sohn des Königs Connal. Früh zieht er eines Morgens hinaus „Den Hund an der Seite Den Falken auf der Hand, Ein wackeres Ross trug ihn übers Land Und über ihm des Himmels Blau –“ So beginnen die Abenteuer und Prüfungen des Königssohns von Irland, bei deren dritter allein Fedelma, die Tochter des Zauberers vom schwarzen Berge, Schönste im Umkreis der Meere von Eirind, ihm helfen kann. Doch bald werden die beiden Liebenden bedroht, ihre Wege getrennt. Denn da ist der König des Nebellandes, dem nur das Lichtschwert etwas anhaben kann.

The epic journey of Jason and the Argonauts unfolds as they seek the legendary Golden Fleece, facing formidable gods, terrifying monsters, and significant trials. This retelling of ancient Greek mythology captures the essence of heroism and adventure, weaving together lyrical storytelling with the rich tapestry of timeless tales that precede Achilles. The narrative explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the quest for glory in a world filled with divine intervention and mythical creatures.

In this classical collection of tales from the ancient world are found all the legendary heroic and tragic figures of the time: Iris, Osiris, Gilgamesh, Hercules and Pandora, to name a few. These stories, once sacred, even now have a deep human significance, and are written in a language that recalls the rhythm and melody of traditional storytelling. Showing the close relationship between their past cultures, Padraic Colum includes stories from ancient Egypt and Babylon, Greece and Rome, Ireland and Iceland, China and Japan, New Zealand, Mexico and Peru.

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, and menacing sorcerers and giants, the handsomely illustrated stories will enchant today’s audiences as much as they enthralled listeners centuries ago.