A treasury of Irish folklore; the stories, traditions, legends, humor, wisdom, ballads, and songs of the Irish people.

Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972,

A treasury of Irish folklore; the stories, traditions, legends, humor, wisdom, ballads, and songs of the Irish people. [print] - 2d revisedition. edition. - New York, Crown Publishers, (c)1967. - xx, 620 pages 22 cm

"Ballads and songs" (principally unacc. melodies): pages 587.-613.

Includes bibliographical references.

The Irish edge -- Heroes of old -- Great chiefs and uncrowned kings -- Ireland without leaders -- New leaders at home and abroad -- Way and traditions -- Fireside tales -- The face of the land -- Ballads and songs.



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Folklore--Ireland.
Folk songs, English--Ireland.
Ballads, English--Ireland.
Folk music--Ireland.

GR153.C726.T743 1967 GR153