Taran Wanderer is the fourth book in the Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander. It tells of Taran's search for his lineage through which he encounters many different people who each help to shape Taran as he learns about who he truly is. It is the only book in the series in which Princess Eilonwy does not appear, though she is referenced frequently. It is also the only book in the series in which Prince Gwydion does not appear.
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Taran Wanderer is the fourth book in the Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander. It tells of Taran's search for his lineage through which he encounters many different people who each help to shape Taran as he learns about who he truly is. It is the only book in the series in which Princess Eilonwy does not appear, though she is referenced frequently. It is also the only book in the series in which Prince Gwydion does not appear.
After the events from The Castle of Llyr, Taran returns to Prydain, leaving Eilonwy in the Kingdom of Mona for "royal training". Taran grows depressed and restless in Eilonwy's absence as he struggles internally with his (now fully realized) love for the golden-haired princess. Since Taran has no knowledge of his parents (whether noble or common) he feels that he cannot act upon his wish to marry Eilonwy upon her return. Therefore Taran sets out on a quest to settle the question of his birth once and for all.
Accompanied by his eternally loyal friend...
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