It is a small land, yet it has room enough for gallantry and humor and even an Assistant Pig-Keeper there may cherish certain dreams. Any resemblance between it and Wales is perhaps not coincidental-but not to be used as a guide for tourists. The geography of Prydain is peculiar to itself. However, Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper, like Eilonwy of the red-gold hair, was born in my own Prydain. And there is an authentic mythological basis for Arawn's cauldron, Hen Wen the oracular pig, the old enchanter Dallben, and others. Arawn, the dread Lord of Annuvin, comes from the Mabinogion, the classic collection of Welsh legends, though in Prydain he is considerably more villainous. Gwydion, for example, is a "real" legendary figure. The inspiration for it comes from that magnificent land and its legends but, essentially, Prydain is a country existing only in the imagination.Ī few of its inhabitants are drawn from the ancient tales. Prydain is not Wales-not entirely, at least. This title has Common Core connections.This chronicle of the Land of Prydain is not a retelling or retranslation of Welsh mythology. In their more than thirty years in print, the Chronicles of Prydain have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. The companion book of short stories, The Foundling is also available in paperback at this time. The jackets feature stunning art by acclaimed fantasy artist David Wyatt, giving the books a fresh look for today's generation of young fantasy lovers. Henry Holt is proud to present this classic series in a new, redesigned paperback format.
The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Honor Book, and the final volume in the chronicles, The High King, crowned the series by winning the Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Released over a period of five years, Lloyd Alexander's beautifully written tales not only captured children's imaginations but also garnered the highest critical praise. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard the ever-faithful Gurgi and the curmudgeonly Doli-all of whom have become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain. The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions! Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to become a hero.
Binding: Trade Paperback ISBN: 0805080481 Alexander, Lloyd The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain Book 1)īook Condition: New Publisher: Square Fish, May 2006.
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