Lloyd Alexander Knihy

V zemi zvanej Prydainia žije u proroka Dallbena mladík Taran. Zatiaľ čo prastarý Dallben medituje a píše do Knihy Troch, Taran sníva o hrdinoch. Keď mu jedného dňa utečie veštecké prasa Hen Wen a Taran zazrie v tajomnom lese Parohatého kráľa z kráľovstva zla, Annuvinu, začína sa jeho veľká odysea, ktorá si vyžiada veľa statočnosti a odvahy. Neskúseného Tarana na dobrodružnej ceste sprevádzajú verní priatelia: bájny princ Gwydion, bystrá dcéra morského kráľa Eilonwy, potulný spevák Flewdur Fflam, dobrácky Gurgi aj šikovný trpaslík Doli. Spoločne prekonávajú nástrahy čarodejnice Achren v Špirálovom hrade a prefíkaného vládcu čierneho jazera, bojujú proti nesmrteľným Kotlivcom a unikajú pred pazúrmi gwythaintov, aby si napokon zmerali sily s diabolským Parohatým kráľom. Iba víťazstvo nad ním môže zachrániť Prydainiu pred večnou záhubou.

Taran, the assistant pig-keeper, is sent to accompany Eilonwy of the Red Gold Hair on a visit to the Isle of Mona. But then Eilonwy is kidnapped and taken to Caer Colur, the stronghold of the evil Achren. Taran and his companions must rescue her.

Pasáček vepřů Taran v lese spatří Rohatého krále se smečkou mrtvých válečníků. Netuší, že tak stanul na počátku velkolepého dobrodružství – spřátelí se s králem Gwydionem, prapodivným tvorem Gurgim, potká opravdové přátele i zákeřné protivníky, navštíví říši trpaslíků anakonec se střetne se ztělesněním zla, které ohrožuje Prydain… Na pozadí velšských mýtů vytvořil americký spisovatel Lloyd Alexander (*1924) jedinečný svět navazující na knihy J. R. R. Tolkiena a C. S. Lewise. Kroniky Prydainu, napsané před více než třiceti lety, se staly klasikou anglosaské fantastické literatury a tajným tipem pro všechny příznivce nápadité fantasy s originálními pohádkovými motivy, jemným humorem a nečekanými dějovými zvraty.

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In this final part of the chronicle of Prydain the forces of good and evil meet in an ultimate confrontation, which determines the fate of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper who wanted to be a hero.

Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy Garth Nix The fourth novel in this classic high-fantasy series, which already enjoys cult status in America. A must-read for all fans of Lord of the Rings.

SUMMARY: Taran and Prince Rhun go to the aid of Princess Eilonwy who is sought after by Achren, the most evil enchantress in the land, because she possesses magical powers.

Taran wanted to be a hero, and looking after a pig wasn't exactly heroic, even though Hen Wen was an oracular pig. But the day that Hen Wen vanished, Taran was led into an enchanting and perilous world. With his band of followers, he confronted the Horned King and his terrible Cauldron-Born. These were the forces of evil, and only Hen Wen knew the secret of keeping the kingdom of Prydain safe from them. But who would find her first?

Delving into the darker aspects of human nature, this second installment of the Westmark Trilogy challenges perceptions and moral dilemmas. As characters confront their inner struggles and the complexities of their world, readers are invited to reflect on profound themes of power, corruption, and redemption. The narrative promises to provoke thought and inspire a deeper understanding of humanity's capacity for both good and evil.