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The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain
by Lloyd Alexander
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In this collection of stories about the fantasy world Prydain, readers will discover more about the characters and objects introduced in the five novels that make up the Chronicles of Prydain. Meet Dallben the enchanter as a foundling boy, Angharad, the mother-to-be of Eilwony, and Menwy, the harper. Readers can also learn the dark history of the sword of Dyrnwyn and the secret of Doli of the Fair Folk and his magic stone.
Available editions of The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain
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9780140378252,
Paperback,
Penguin Group USA,
1996
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9780440425366,
Paperback,
Bantam Books,
1988
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9780030074318,
Reinforced Hardcover,
Henry Holt & Co,
1973
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Publisher Notes
Selected stories take the reader on a journey into the imaginary and enchanting Kingdom of Prydain to witness the events preceding the birth of Taran.
Media Reviews
"Six stories of the mythical land so beautifully conceived by Alexander are written with vivid grace and humor...Each stands alone, a small gem."
Synopses
Six short stories dealing with events that preceded the birth of Taran, a key figure in the author's five works on the Kingdom of Prydain.
First Line
"This is told of Dallben, greatest of enchanter is Prydain: how three black-robed hags found him, when he was still a baby, in a basket at the edge of the Marshes of Morva."
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