The Crock of Gold
James Stephens
One of the great novels in the Irish comic tradition, The Crock of Gold (1912) consists of six parts. Bringing together pagan gods, policemen, prisoners, leprechauns and animals, the narrative concerns a philosopher and his quest to find the most beautiful woman in the world, Cáitilin Ni Murrachu, who has been abducted by the god Pan. His journey takes him from dark forests to the spectacular heights of pagan gods, as he experiences encounters that will change him forever.
With its unique combination of philosophy and Irish folklore, The Crock of Gold is full of humour, its central themes including the battle of the sexes and the difference between men and women.
Author - James Stephens.
Narrator - Gerry O'Brien.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
One of the great novels in the Irish comic tradition, The Crock of Gold (1912) consists of six parts. Bringing together pagan gods, policemen, prisoners, leprechauns and animals, the narrative concerns a philosopher and his quest to find the most beautiful woman in the world, Cáitilin Ni Murrachu, who has been abducted by the god Pan. His journey takes him from dark forests to the spectacular heights of pagan gods, as he experiences encounters that will change him forever. With its unique combination of philosophy and Irish folklore, The Crock of Gold is full of humour, its central themes including the battle of the sexes and the difference between men and women. Author - James Stephens. Narrator - Gerry O'Brien. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:07:28
Chapter 7
Duration:00:09:10
Chapter 8
Duration:00:20:14
Chapter 9
Duration:00:10:41
Chapter 10
Duration:00:07:31
Chapter 11
Duration:00:15:07
Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
Duration:00:43:58
Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
Duration:00:16:37
Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
Duration:00:40:18
Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
Duration:00:35:55
Chapter 21
Duration:00:07:40
Chapter 22
Duration:00:36:24
Chapter 23
Duration:00:00:08
Chapter 24
Duration:00:40:25
Chapter 25
Duration:00:16:25