THE CROCK OF GOLD

THE CROCK OF GOLD

James Stephens

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Folclore, mitos y leyendas
ISBN:
9789360464110
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'The Crock of Gold' by using James Stephens is a fanciful and philosophical masterpiece that weaves together folklore, delusion, and profound insights into the human situation. Set in a mythical Irish landscape, the radical follows the adventures of a truth seeker, an evil fairy, and a leprechaun, each in pursuit of the titular 'Crock of Gold,' which symbolizes the remaining supply of happiness and expertise. James Stephens, an Irish creator, employs rich and poetic language to explore profound subject matters such as the pursuit of expertise, the which means of happiness, and the interplay between the material and non-secular geographical regions. The characters embark on a quest that transcends the physical international, delving into the geographical regions of imagination and metaphysics. The novel is well known for its allegorical nature, mixing humor with deep philosophical musings. Through its fantastical factors and magical realism, Stephens crafts a story that invitations readers to reflect at the complexities of life. The tale unfolds as a sequence of encounters and adventures that lead the characters-and with the aid of extension, the readers-in the direction of a deeper information of lifestyles’s mysteries. 'The Crock of Gold' stands as a testament to James Stephens’s literary prowess, providing a completely unique and spell binding exploration of the human revel in through the lens of Irish mythology and folklore.

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