The Castle of Llyr is a is the third volume in the children's fantasy series Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander.
Taran continues his adventures and encounters new friends and old enemies.
As the story begins, Dallben has decided that Princess Eilonwy, as one of the few descendents of Llyr, must be sent to the Isle of Mona to train to become a proper lady. Taran, the Assistant Pig Keeper, and his loyal follower Gurgi are sent to escort her t...
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The Castle of Llyr is a is the third volume in the children's fantasy series Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander.
Taran continues his adventures and encounters new friends and old enemies.
As the story begins, Dallben has decided that Princess Eilonwy, as one of the few descendents of Llyr, must be sent to the Isle of Mona to train to become a proper lady. Taran, the Assistant Pig Keeper, and his loyal follower Gurgi are sent to escort her to Mona. They get there via a ship "captained" by the incompetent but good-hearted Prince Rhun who, unbeknown to Taran and Eilonwy, is expected to be betrothed to the latter.
Taran is openly aware of his feelings for Eilonwy for the first time, but feels he is unworthy of Eilonwy's hand due to his status as a mere Assistant Pig-Keeper. When he learns of the plan for Rhun and Eilonwy to be betrothed, Taran becomes further embittered by his lot in life, and convinces himself that it is better for Eilonwy to be with people of comparable status....
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