The Crock of Gold
core novel 1912 The Crock of Gold
Record
| First published | 1912 |
|---|---|
| Original language |  EN |
| Work type | novel |
| Canon status | core |
| Reader rating | 3.88 (967 ratings, collected 2026-11-02) |
| Internal chronology | 1 |
Synopsis
An elderly Philosopher lives in the Irish countryside with his wife and two children. When the Greek god Pan lures away Caitilin Ni Murrachu, a farmer's daughter, the Philosopher sets out to rescue her. His wife whisks him off, and on his travels he meets Angus Og. Meanwhile the leprechauns, who have lost their crock of gold, report two buried bodies beneath the Philosopher's house to the police, and the Philosopher is jailed. The novel mixes comedy, folklore and philosophical talk.
Where it sits
- Universe: The Crock of Gold
- Series: The Crock of Gold core; position 1 of 1 in the series' recorded order
- Author: James Stephens
Awards (verified)
- Polignac Prize, 1913: won
Notes
- From the series record (The Crock of Gold): A standalone comic fantasy novel drawing on Irish folklore and Greek myth.
Sources
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