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The story comes from the works of Lloyd Alexander, in the spirit of J.R.R. Tolkien. In it, Taran, a young pig-keeper must protect Henwen, a prophetic pig who can divine the whereabouts of a powerful weapon known as the Black Cauldron.
Aug 18, 2015 · Lloyd Alexander. What makes it an enduring delight is Alexander's absolute command: his narrative economy, lyrical prose, indelible characters, and deep humanity.
Parents need to know that this dark Disney animated feature (based on the Prydain books by Lloyd Alexander) will have much greater appeal for those who enjoy ghost stories and war epics than for fans of musical comedy. There are no songs, and even the comic relief involves violent images.
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- Richard Rich
Based on the Chronicles of Prydain books by Lloyd Alexander, Disney’s The Black Cauldron was a commerical failure and earned mixed reviews at the time of its release. During production, the movie was severely edited due to content that might be disturbing to children and was delayed.
Jan 30, 2015 · One of America's premier authors of children's fantasy, Lloyd Alexander is best known for the Chronicles of Prydain, including the 1969 Newbery winner The High King. With this documentary ...
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- Lloyd Alexander Documentary
Aug 20, 2013 · The Chronicles of Prydain, by Lloyd Alexander. New York: Square Fish, 2011. 1,134 pp. $34.95 (paperback box set). In his introductory remarks to The Chronicles of Prydain, Lloyd Alexander notes that the story is fantasy, yet not far removed from reality.
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Lloyd Chudley Alexander (January 30, 1924 – May 17, 2007) was an American author of more than 40 books, primarily fantasy novels for children and young adults. Over his seven-decade career, Alexander wrote 48 books, and his work has been translated into 20 languages. [1]
