The Black Cauldron
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About this book
Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper of Prydain, faces even more dangers as he seeks the magical Black Cauldron, the chief implement of the evil powers of Arawn, lord of the Land of Death.
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4.1/5 · 67784 readers · 222 pages · ≈ 4 h 07 m · Moderate
What order should I read the The Chronicles of Prydain series?
Read The Black Cauldron first, then follow the publication order above — Taran Wanderer, then The Book Of Three, then The Castle of Llyr, then The High King.
How long does it take to read The Black Cauldron?
About ≈ 4 h 07 m — 222 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Black Cauldron?
222 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Black Cauldron?
It sits on the Fairy Tales, Adventure, Fantasy shelves.
Is The Black Cauldron in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Black Cauldron?
The main characters include Arawn, Taran (Fictitious character).
Who wrote The Black Cauldron?
Lloyd Alexander (1924–1720).
The Chronicles of Prydain — reading order
- → The Black Cauldron (1965) you are here
- 1 Taran Wanderer (1900)
- 2 The Book Of Three (1964)
- 3 The Castle of Llyr (1966)
- 4 The High King (1968)
Characters
ArawnTaran (Fictitious character)