The Arcadians

by Lloyd Alexander

A variety of Greek myths and legends were blended together with original material to tell the story of Lucian, a young bean counter who become a hero. He discovers that the king's soothsayers are embezzlers, and suddenly, this knowledge puts his life in danger. Lucian sets out to find the wise goddess who will be able to help him out of his dilemma. Along the way he meets many magical and humorous creatures and must overcome a number of obstacles.

Editions of The Arcadians

ISBN

9780807280218

Binding/Format

Audio Cassette

Publisher

Listening Library

Date

1998

Price

$34.99

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Publisher Notes

Lucian, a young bean counter is about to be put to death by a pair of villainous soothsayers. His escape leads him on a magical journey where he meets Joy-in-the-Dance, a girl of marvels, and Fronto, a poet turned into a donkey. A few more interesting characters along the way and you have the Arkadians, a cast that weaves their way through danger and romance.

Synopses

To escape the wrath of the king and his wicked soothsayers, an honest young man joins with a poet-turned-jackass and a young girl with mystical powers on a series of epic adventures.

First Line

This is the tale of a jackass and a young bean counter, a girl of marvel and mysteries, horsemen swift as wind, Goat Folk, Daughters of Morning, voyages, tempests, terrors, disasters. And the occasional rainbow.

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