Cover of The King of Ireland's Son

The King of Ireland's Son

by Padraic Colum

First published
1916
Reading level
Easy
Price
Free

About the book

"The King of Ireland's Son" by Padraic Colum is a children's novel published in 1916. The eldest son of Ireland's king embarks on magical adventures to win Fedelma, the Enchanter's Daughter. After winning her hand, she is kidnapped by the King of the Land of Mist, launching the prince on a quest to find her. This classic weaves together Irish folklore and fireside tales into an interwoven narrative of enchantment, filled with talking eagles, swan maidens, difficult tasks, and mysterious characters.

  • Fairy tales
  • Tales
  • Folklore

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #3495. The King of Ireland's Son on Wikipedia.

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