The Foundling
And Other Tales of Prydain
by Lloyd Alexander
ISBN: 0844665460
ISBN-13: 9780844665467
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
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.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Peter Smith Pub Inc
Published date: 1992
Size: 5.5 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.45 pounds
Synopses
Eight short stories dealing with events that preceded the birth of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper and key figure in the author's five works on the Kingdom of Prydain.
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