Taran Wanderer
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Taran Wanderer (1967) is an American high fantasy novel by Lloyd Alexander. It follows The Castle of Llyr and precedes The High King in the series The Chronicles of Prydain, which takes place in a setting inspired by Welsh myth.[1] [2] In the course of the story, Taran goes on a quest to understand who he is and what it means to be a man. He is aided by familiar friends such as Gurgi, Dallben, and others. Taran's hope to have noble lineage stems from his desire to marry the absent Eilonwy.
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Author | Lloyd Alexander |
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Cover artist | Evaline Ness |
Language | English |
Series | The Chronicles of Prydain |
Genre | Fantasy |
Published | August 24, 1967 (Holt, Rinehart and Winston) |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardcover & paperback) |
Pages | 222 (first edition) |
ISBN | 0-8050-1113-7 (first edition, hard) |
OCLC | 244128642 |
LC Class | PZ7.A3774 Tar |
Preceded by | The Castle of Llyr |
Followed by | The High King |
Alexander's experience in Wales during the Second World War informed much of the book, particularly its setting. Initially, Alexander had not intended to write this volume, going straight from The Castle of Llyr to The High King, but his publisher convinced him to do so in order to more satisfyingly depict Taran's arc. The book has attracted attention as a coming of age story that is conversant with Campbell's model of the monomyth. It has also gained a reputation as an example of American mythopoetic literature, both as a single book and as a part of the larger Chronicles.[2] [3] Many reviewers, particularly near its release, considered Taran Wanderer an excellent example of literature for maturing young adults.[4] [5] [6]