The Children of Odin - The Book of Northern Myths

Synopsis

The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths is a classical literature for children written by Padraic Colum, an Irish novelist who was instrumental in reviving Irish Literary world. His contribution to Irish literature in many forms as dramatist, poet, playwright, biographer and folklore collector through his notable works such as The Saxon Shillin, Broken Sail, Mogu the Wanderer, The King of Ireland's Son, and The Story of Lowry Maen.

His writing on Children literature was an important turning point in his career which secured him financially forever in his lifetime. The dual work of The Adventure of Odysseus and The Children of Odin were the most important in classical literature for children, through his association with Macmillan Publishers.

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