Padraic Colum books in order
Irish writer
- Lived
- 1881–1972
- Books
- 32
Padraic Colum published 2 novels, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 7 children's books, 6 poetry collections and 13 other books, beginning with The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy (1918).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Padraic Colum
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The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
Padraic Colum's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The King of Ireland's Son (1916)
Short story collections in order
The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy (1918)
Selected Short Stories of Padraic Colum (1985)
Non-fiction in order
The Road Round Ireland (1926)
Cross Roads in Ireland (1930)
Children's books in order
A Boy in Eirinn (1913)
The Girl Who Sat by the Ashes (1919)
The Voyagers (1925)
The Big Tree of Bunlahy (1933)
The Story of the Golden Fleece (1957)
Poetry in order
Wild Earth, and Other Poems (1907)
An Anthology of Irish Verse (1922)
Dramatic Legends and Other Poems (1922)
Irish Elegies (1958)
The Poet's Circuits (1960)
Roofs of Gold, Poems to Read Aloud (1964)
Other books in order
My Irish Year (1912)
Broadsheet Ballads (1913)
Three Plays (1916)
The Children Who Followed the Piper (1922)
Arabian Nights (1923)
The Island of the Mighty (1924)
The Peep-show Man (1924)
Orpheus (1930)
The Frenzied Prince (1943)
Treasury of Irish Folklore (1954)
The Flying Swans (1957)
The Stone of Victory, and Other Tales (1966)
The Children's Homer (a New View) (1993)
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About Padraic Colum
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.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Padraic Colum FAQ
- How many books has Padraic Colum written?
- Padraic Colum published 2 novels, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 7 children's books, 6 poetry collections and 13 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Padraic Colum's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy.
- What is Padraic Colum's last book?
- Cross Roads in Ireland (1930).
- What is Padraic Colum's most famous book?
- The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy (1918) is Padraic Colum's most widely read book.
- Can I read Padraic Colum's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Padraic Colum are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.