# The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels

By Thomas Ingoldsby.

"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. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Illustrator: George Cruikshank
- Illustrator: John Leech
- Subjects: English wit and humor; Humorous poetry, English; English poetry -- 19th century; English fiction -- 19th century

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