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The Ingoldsby Legends: or, Mirth and Marvels
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- en
About this book
Creators: Thomas Ingoldsby (1788-1845), George Cruikshank (1792-1878) [Illustrator], and John Leech (1817-1864) [Illustrator] "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.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1068