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<DIV><B>Book of Three</B><BR></div><DIV><DIV><b>Author's Note</b></div><DIV>This chronicle of the Land of Prydain is not a retelling or retranslation of Welsh mythology. Prydain is not Wales--not entirely, at least. The inspiration for it comes from that magnificent land and its legends; but, essentially, Prydain is a country existing only in the imagination.</div><DIV>A few of its inhabitants are drawn from the ancient tales. Gwydion, for example, is a "real" legendary figure. Arawn, the dread Lord of Annuvin, comes from the <i>Mabinogion</i>, the classic collection of Welsh legends, though in Prydain he is considerably more villainous. And there is an authentic mythological basis for Arawn's cauldron, Hen Wen the oracular pig, the old enchanter Dallben, and others. However, Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper, like Eilonwy of the red-gold hair, was born in my own Prydain.</div><DIV>The geography of Prydain is peculiar to itself. Any resemblance between it and Wales is perhaps not coincidental--but not to be used as a guide for tourists. 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.</div><DIV>The c

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Author
Lloyd Alexander, Alexander
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Published
1999
Language
EN
ISBN
9781627791229
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Children'S, Fiction
Rating
4 / 5 (493 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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