Padraic Colum
Poet, playwright, and a key figure in the Irish Literary Renaissance, Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a prolific writer. Best known for his adaptations of Celtic tales, and particularly those for younger readers, he also addressed himself to a wider audience. In addition to his work as an illustrator of classics, Hungarian-born artist Willy Pog�ny (1882-1955) served as an art director on several Hollywood films, including Fashions of 1934 and Dames . He was also an author and teacher whose...See more
Poet, playwright, and a key figure in the Irish Literary Renaissance, Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a prolific writer. Best known for his adaptations of Celtic tales, and particularly those for younger readers, he also addressed himself to a wider audience. In addition to his work as an illustrator of classics, Hungarian-born artist Willy Pog�ny (1882-1955) served as an art director on several Hollywood films, including Fashions of 1934 and Dames . He was also an author and teacher whose instructive manuals include Dover's Drawing Lessons. See less