The Crock of Gold
About this audiobook
One of the great novels in the Irish comic tradition, The Crock of Gold (1912) consists of six parts. Bringing together pagan gods, policemen, prisoners, leprechauns and animals, the narrative concerns a philosopher and his quest to find the most beautiful woman in the world, Cáitilin Ni Murrachu, who has been abducted by the god Pan. His journey takes him from dark forests to the spectacular heights of pagan gods, as he experiences encounters that will change him forever.
With its unique combination of philosophy and Irish folklore, The Crock of Gold is full of humour, its central themes including the battle of the sexes and the difference between men and women.
About the author
Gerry O’Brien began his career at the Gate Theatre, Dublin. In a career spanning five decades, he has performed in plays by Shakespeare, Shaw, Molière and O’Casey, and in numerous contemporary works by Irish and international authors. He has appeared in countless television and radio dramas for the national broadcaster in his native Ireland, as well as for the BBC. His feature films include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, King Arthur, Veronica Guerin and Hillwalkers. Gerry has been narrating audiobooks for over 20 years and has read over 100 titles.
