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The Demi-Gods
Hardcover
FantasyGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025591308
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Demi-Gods is a whimsical and profound work of Irish fantasy that explores the intersection of the celestial and the mundane. The story follows three angels-Finaun, Caeltia, and Art-who descend to Earth and encounter Patsy MacCann, a wandering Irish tinker, his daughter Mary, and their long-suffering donkey. As this unlikely group travels together through the Irish countryside, the angels exchange their heavenly perspectives for the earthly experiences of hunger, toil, and companionship.
Written by the celebrated author James Stephens, the novel is steeped in Irish folklore and characterized by a unique blend of humor and philosophical insight. Through its lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling, The Demi-Gods examines themes of spirituality, social conventions, and the inherent dignity found in the simple life. The work remains a significant contribution to the Irish Literary Revival, offering a captivating journey that challenges the boundaries between the divine and the human world.
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