Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander?

07-01-2001, 06:57 PM

I think these books are great

07-01-2001, 07:53 PM

Welcome to the board

Yeah when I was younger I read the entire series... the series about Taran, plus another one about the Kestrel. I don't remember much about them now though. I recall that someone got me The Book of Three and I thought it was the third book in a series, so I put it away and didn't read it until months later when I realized my error

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I always wanted to see Disney's "Black Cauldron" but when the finally released it on video a couple years ago, I wasn't too impressed.

07-02-2001, 12:56 AM

Can you tell me all the books he wrote?

07-04-2001, 06:11 PM

I, on accident, not knowing it was a series, and i had just finished LotR, read the last book first (the high king) OOPS! i thought it was just one book.

The Prydain Chronicles: (i think these are all of them)
The Book of Three
The Castle of Llyr
Taran Wanderer
The High King

07-04-2001, 06:34 PM

You forgot Black Cauldron.

07-14-2001, 05:41 PM

so i did. i knew i was missing one!

07-19-2001, 09:46 PM

I remember those! I read those in fourth grade.

07-21-2001, 09:25 PM

Thanks for the book titles.

07-22-2001, 12:32 AM

I haven't read his books.

But I liked him as George in "Seinfeld"...

08-04-2001, 02:53 AM

Hmmm...I've read those!

My favorite characters were Taran, Flewddur, and Gurgi!

galadriel · 08-23-2001, 08:28 PM

I thought they were pretty good. I've only read the Book of Three, the Black Cauldron, and the High King, so I'm missing some parts. Also, I was forced to read the last two for school, and that takes a lot of the joy out of reading. They were a nice mixture of drama, mythos, and humor, definitely worth reading if you like fantasy and hero stories. I might even take a trip to the library sometime and read the two that I missed!

afro-elf · 01-04-2002, 08:51 AM

I read them all before most of the posters here were even born.

I thought that they were great.

It is GREATLY influenced by Welsh Mythology.

Alethes · 01-04-2002, 10:42 PM

I read those a few years ago, and I have The Castle of Llyr and The High King. I wasn't too fond of Taran Wanderer (though that may be because I read it after I finished all of the others), but I liked the others quite well. My favorite character was Achren.

afro-elf · 01-05-2002, 05:31 AM

Its been about 20 years since I read them.

Who was Achren.

I recall liking Adorn (sp?) and Gwydion.

Alethes · 01-05-2002, 04:21 PM

Achren was the female villain. She could use a variety of spells.
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She became "good" at the end of the 3rd book when she lost the use of magic. She went to live at Caer Dallben and was the one who told Taran and the other good guys about Arawn's ability to change shape.

Who is Adorn? Is he the one with the brooch?

afro-elf · 01-05-2002, 07:49 PM

Wow, I don't recall her at all. I need to reread them.

Yes, he is the one with the broach.

jerseydevil · 01-06-2002, 04:15 PM

I also don't recall her. But if it wasn't for the Black Cauldron, I would have never have started reading. It was the Prydain series that made reading fun for me and lead me to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Katherine Kurtz's Deryni series is also awesome.

FrodoFriend · 01-08-2002, 01:17 AM

I have all of them and read them every once in a while . . . Taran Wanderer is the best one!! My favorite characters are Taran and Llyan. Wouldn't it be cool to have a giant cat?

Elanor · 01-15-2002, 01:29 AM

I am a huge Lloyd Alexander fan, and I don't think his books are just for kids. They are great for kids or anyone. I've read almost all of his fantasy books, which are more than just the Prydain Chronicles.

Most of his books are based on mythology, and he usually picks a different one each time. For example:

Prydain (Wales)
The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen (Japan)
The Iron Ring (India)
The Time Cat (many periods in history)
The Arkadians (Greece)
The First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha (Medieval Europe/Middle East)
Gypsy Rizka (Medieval Europe)
The Cat who Wished to be a Man (Medieval Europe)
The Wizard in the Tree (haven't read this one yet)
The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian (17th century Europe; aristocracy and musicians)
Westmark Series (17th century Europe; political revolutions)
Westmark
The Kestrel
The Beggar Queen

Vesper Holly series (Late 19th century, all over the place)
Illyrian Adventure
El Dorado Adventure
Jedera Adventure
Drackenberg Adventure

Eruviel Greenleaf · 03-15-2002, 06:32 PM

I LOVE the Prydain series!!!!!!! They are so good! I read them a few years ago, but I must read them again.
I had a dream once that I was Taran. . .wierd, huh?

07-01-2001, 06:57 PM	#1
SignSeeker Guest Posts: n/a	Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander? I think these books are great

07-01-2001, 07:53 PM	#2
bmilder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander? Welcome to the board Yeah when I was younger I read the entire series... the series about Taran, plus another one about the Kestrel. I don't remember much about them now though. I recall that someone got me The Book of Three and I thought it was the third book in a series, so I put it away and didn't read it until months later when I realized my error . I always wanted to see Disney's "Black Cauldron" but when the finally released it on video a couple years ago, I wasn't too impressed.

07-02-2001, 12:56 AM	#3
webwizard333 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander? Can you tell me all the books he wrote?

07-04-2001, 06:11 PM	#4
SignSeeker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander? I, on accident, not knowing it was a series, and i had just finished LotR, read the last book first (the high king) OOPS! i thought it was just one book. The Prydain Chronicles: (i think these are all of them) The Book of Three The Castle of Llyr Taran Wanderer The High King

07-04-2001, 06:34 PM	#5
bmilder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander? You forgot Black Cauldron.

07-14-2001, 05:41 PM	#6
SignSeeker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander? so i did. i knew i was missing one!

07-19-2001, 09:46 PM	#7
Finmandos12 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander? I remember those! I read those in fourth grade.

07-21-2001, 09:25 PM	#8
webwizard333 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander? Thanks for the book titles.

07-22-2001, 12:32 AM	#9
juntel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander? I haven't read his books. But I liked him as George in "Seinfeld"...

08-04-2001, 02:53 AM	#10
Theodred21 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone read the books by Lloyd Alexander? Hmmm...I've read those! My favorite characters were Taran, Flewddur, and Gurgi!

08-23-2001, 08:28 PM	#11
galadriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a castle made of clouds Posts: 459	I thought they were pretty good. I've only read the Book of Three, the Black Cauldron, and the High King, so I'm missing some parts. Also, I was forced to read the last two for school, and that takes a lot of the joy out of reading. They were a nice mixture of drama, mythos, and humor, definitely worth reading if you like fantasy and hero stories. I might even take a trip to the library sometime and read the two that I missed! __________________ Human kind cannot bear very much reality. dreamflower - for all things Lady Galadriel

01-04-2002, 08:51 AM	#12
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	I read them all before most of the posters here were even born. I thought that they were great. It is GREATLY influenced by Welsh Mythology. __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

01-04-2002, 10:42 PM	#13
Alethes Enting Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: urban Oklahoma Posts: 73	I read those a few years ago, and I have The Castle of Llyr and The High King. I wasn't too fond of Taran Wanderer (though that may be because I read it after I finished all of the others), but I liked the others quite well. My favorite character was Achren. __________________ He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. -Proverbs 22:11

01-05-2002, 05:31 AM	#14
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	Its been about 20 years since I read them. Who was Achren. I recall liking Adorn (sp?) and Gwydion. __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

01-05-2002, 04:21 PM	#15
Alethes Enting Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: urban Oklahoma Posts: 73	Achren was the female villain. She could use a variety of spells. SPOILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . She became "good" at the end of the 3rd book when she lost the use of magic. She went to live at Caer Dallben and was the one who told Taran and the other good guys about Arawn's ability to change shape. Who is Adorn? Is he the one with the brooch? __________________ He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. -Proverbs 22:11

01-05-2002, 07:49 PM	#16
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	Wow, I don't recall her at all. I need to reread them. Yes, he is the one with the broach. __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

01-06-2002, 04:15 PM	#17
jerseydevil I am Freddie/UNDERCOVER/ Founder of The Great Continent of Entmoot Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Plainsboro, NJ Posts: 9,431	I also don't recall her. But if it wasn't for the Black Cauldron, I would have never have started reading. It was the Prydain series that made reading fun for me and lead me to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Katherine Kurtz's Deryni series is also awesome.

01-08-2002, 01:17 AM	#18
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	I have all of them and read them every once in a while . . . Taran Wanderer is the best one!! My favorite characters are Taran and Llyan. Wouldn't it be cool to have a giant cat? __________________ Fingolfin lives! ... in my finger! The Crossroads of Arda - Warning. Halfwit content. Not appropriate for people with IQ of over 18. The Fellowship of the Message Board Nyáréonié - The Tale of Tears

01-15-2002, 01:29 AM	#19
Elanor Hobbit in the Music Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Westmarch Posts: 1,111	I am a huge Lloyd Alexander fan, and I don't think his books are just for kids. They are great for kids or anyone. I've read almost all of his fantasy books, which are more than just the Prydain Chronicles. Most of his books are based on mythology, and he usually picks a different one each time. For example: Prydain (Wales) The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen (Japan) The Iron Ring (India) The Time Cat (many periods in history) The Arkadians (Greece) The First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha (Medieval Europe/Middle East) Gypsy Rizka (Medieval Europe) The Cat who Wished to be a Man (Medieval Europe) The Wizard in the Tree (haven't read this one yet) The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian (17th century Europe; aristocracy and musicians) Westmark Series (17th century Europe; political revolutions) Westmark The Kestrel The Beggar Queen Vesper Holly series (Late 19th century, all over the place) Illyrian Adventure El Dorado Adventure Jedera Adventure Drackenberg Adventure __________________ Middle Earth Crossword Puzzle on the Tolkien Site of DOOM Segovia Mazes

03-15-2002, 06:32 PM	#20
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	I LOVE the Prydain series!!!!!!! They are so good! I read them a few years ago, but I must read them again. I had a dream once that I was Taran. . .wierd, huh? __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

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