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The Crock of Gold

James Stephens (1912)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages227 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingHistorical Earth
CSM age12
Goodreads3.88/5 (947)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageNone

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Synopsis

Pass a pleasant afternoon with this delightful collection of short stories. Simple but not simplistic, these diverting tales are rendered in exquisitely rich and often playful language that will have you lingering over sentences and highlighting your favorite passages so you can revisit them again and again. The Crock of Gold is the perfect blend of literary virtuosity and lighthearted fun. A truly unique novel, a mixture of philosophy, Irish folklore and the neverending battle of the sexes, written with charm, humour and good grace.

Is The Crock of Gold appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 12 and up.

A whimsical, philosophically playful 1912 Irish fantasy novel blending folklore, wit, and gentle comedy. No significant content concerns.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 12+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

A clever, funny Irish folk tale full of gods, leprechauns, and big ideas about life.

Tags

Irish folkloreliterary fictionphilosophical fictionmythic fiction