The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2019-04-09 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #59236 |
Description
"The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels" by Thomas Ingoldsby is a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories, and poems first published serially beginning in 1837. Written under a pseudonym by English clergyman Richard Harris Barham, these tales blend Kentish folklore with humor and parody. The collection features memorable stories like "The Jackdaw of Rheims," about a thieving bird made saint, and "Grey Dolphin," where a horse's skull fulfills a deadly prophecy. These imaginative retellings captivated Victorian readers and influenced numerous authors for generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)