Padraic Colum
Padraic Colum was an influential Irish poet, novelist, and playwright, recognized as a prominent figure in the Irish Literary Revival. Born in County Longford, Ireland, he was deeply immersed in the rich traditions of Irish folklore, which significantly shaped his literary output. Colum's work often explored themes of Irish identity and culture, and he was known for his ability to weave the lyrical beauty of poetry into his narratives. His notable works include the poetry collections 'The Road of the Sun' and 'Wild Earth,' as well as the children's book 'The King of Ireland's Son,' which showcases his talent for storytelling and his deep appreciation for Irish mythology. Colum's contributions extended beyond poetry and fiction; he also wrote plays and biographies, and he was a fervent advocate for the preservation of Irish folklore. His collaborations with other literary figures of his time, such as W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory, helped to establish a vibrant cultural movement in Ireland. Colum's legacy is marked by his role in promoting Irish literature on the global stage, and his works continue to be celebrated for their artistic merit and cultural significance, influencing generations of writers and poets who followed in his footsteps.
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View all 3 quotes“Odin took the horn in both his hands and drank and drank. And as he drank all the future became clear to him. He saw all the sorrows and troubles that would fall upon Men and Gods. But he saw, too, why the sorrows and troubles had to fall, and he saw how they might be borne so that Gods and Men, by being noble in the days of sorrow and trouble, would leave in the world a force that one day, a day that was far off indeed, destroy the evil that brought terror and sorrow and despair into the world.”
“He was Loki, a being who only half belonged to the Gods; his father was the Wind Giant.”
“Thor looked out on the two great rolling rivers of cloud. It was a bad way for one to go, cold and suffocating. Yet if he went that way he could keep on his shoulder the hammer which he would not leave in another's charge. He stept out into the Cloud River that flowed by the Rainbow Bridge, and with his hammer upon his shoulder he went struggling on to the other river. Odin, Tyr, and Baldur were beside Urda's Well when Thor came struggling out of the Cloud River, wet and choking, but with his hammer still upon his shoulder. There stood Tyr, upright and handsome, leaning on his sword that was inscribed all over with magic runes; there stood Baldur, smiling, with his head bent as he listened to the murmur of the two fair swans; and there stood Odin All-Father, clad in his blue cloak fringed with golden stars, without the eagle-helmet upon his head, and with no spear in his hands.”
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