O Castelo de Llyr (Ficção Científica Europa-América #128)

The Prydain Chronicles - The Castle of Llyr (1966) -- Preceded by The Black Cauldron; Followed by Taran Wanderer.
No legendário *Reino de Prydain*, a princesa Eilonwy tem de deixar os seus amigos e ir para a ilha de Mona, a fim de ser educada como uma verdadeira princesa. Porque possui poderes mágicos, Eilonwy é procurada por Achren, a mais perversa feiticeira de Prydain. Pouco tempo após a sua chegada à ilha de Mona, algo sinistro e oculto acontece. Os leais amigos de Eilonwy -- Taran, o "Guardador-de-Porcos-Ajudante"; Flewddur, o bardo; e o príncipe Rhun, seu destinado marido - apercebem-se do perigo e partem numa empolgante e terrível missão para a salvar. No decurso da sua jornada enfrentam poderosas forças do mal, assim como revelações pessoais, por vezes dolorosas.
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-- The New York Times Book Review.

"An exciting, highly imaginative, and sometimes profound fantasy of humor and heroism.” ―The New York Times.

“Character and dialogue is handled humorously and dextrously, which sets this classic-in-the-making apart from other folklore-based fantasies.” ―Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review).
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The Castle of Llyr (1966) is a high fantasy novel by Lloyd Alexander, the third of five volumes in The Chronicles of Prydain. The story continues the adventures of Taran "Assistant Pig-Keeper", primarily on the Isle of Mona west of Prydain, far from the forces of Arawn, Lord of Death: Princess Eilonwy "faces the unavoidable (and in her view absolutely unnecessary) ordeal of becoming a young lady! Taran joins her escort to a royal court where she will continue her education, near to her ancestral home. Soon after arrival, she is kidnapped for the sorceress Achren. Taran and companions including Prince Rhun set out to rescue her. . .

In the imaginary kingdom of Prydain, Princess Eilonwy must leave her friends to go to the Isle of Mona for training as a proper princess. Because Eilonwy has magical powers, she is sought by Achren, the most evil enchantress in the land. Shortly after her arrival on the Isle of Mona, something sinister and secret befalls her. Eilonwy's loyal friends--Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper; Flewddur, the bard; and Prince Rhun, her intended husband--realize her peril and set out on an exciting and terrifying mission to rescue her. They encounter great forces of enil as well as private--sometimes painful--revelations in the course of their journey.

[About the Author]: Lloyd Alexander (1924-2007) was the author of more than forty books for children and adults, including the beloved children's fantasy series, the Chronicles of Prydain, one of the most widely read series in the history of fantasy and the inspiration for the animated Disney film, The Black Cauldron. His books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, and the National Book Award for Juvenile Literature.

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