foundling and other tales of Prydain
Worth buying if: You enjoy short fantasy tales gathered around a shared setting.
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Summary
Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain gathers short fiction by Lloyd Alexander connected to Prydain. At 98 pages, it offers a brief return to this fantasy setting.
Why this book now
Its short form makes 1999’s Prydain collection a focused way to revisit Lloyd Alexander’s work.
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- You enjoy short fantasy tales gathered around a shared setting.
- You want a brief return to Lloyd Alexander’s Prydain.
- When you crave clever twists, the setting feels fully realized and lived-in.
- You are looking for a long, standalone novel rather than a compact collection.
- You prefer nonfiction or contemporary realism to fantasy set in Prydain.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780805061307
Worth buying if: You enjoy short fantasy tales gathered around a shared setting.
Skip it if: You are looking for a long, standalone novel rather than a compact collection.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 98 pages, this is a short collection that can be read in a small number of sittings.
What stands out here
This record is for the 1999 Henry Holt & Co. edition, listed at 98 pages.
Best way to approach it
Read the tales individually, letting the shared Prydain setting provide continuity across the collection.
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