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This illustrated edition of Padraic Colum's children's story, âThe Boy who Knew what the Birds Saidâ, was originally published in 1925. Padraic Colum (1881 â 1972) was an Irish novelist, poet, biographer, dramatist, playwright, children's author, and folklorist. He is hailed as being one of the most important writers of the Irish Literary Revival. This charming and timeless tale is sure to entertain modern children as it did when first published and is not to be missed by collectors of classic children's literature. These tales are accompanied by the beautiful and intricate illustrations of Dugald Stewart Walker. Walker was one of the most highly-celebrated illustrators of children's books during the early twentieth century and are best remembered for the lavish, magical realm that they frequently described. He is perhaps best known for his contributions to âFairy Tales from Hans Christian Andersenâ (1914), but also illustrated books such as âRainbow Gold - Poems Old and Newâ and âDream Boats and Other Storiesâ. Contents include: âHow he came to Know what the Birds Saidâ, âThe Stone of Victoryâ, âAnd How Feet-in-the-Ashes, the Swineherd's Son, Came to Find itâ, âThe King of the Birdsâ, âBloom-of-Youth and the Witch of the Eldersâ, âThe Hen-Wife's Son and the Princess Brightbrowâ, âThe Giant and the Birdsâ, and more. Pook Press celebrates the great âGolden Age of Illustrationâ in childrenâs classics and fairy tales â a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old. |
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