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The High King
- juvenile fiction
- fairy tales
- maturation (psychology)
- magicians
- magic
- fate and fatalism
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The High King by Lloyd Alexander
When the most powerful weapon in the land of Prydain falls into the hands of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, Taran and Prince Gwydion rally an army to stand up to the dark forces.
The companions' last and greatest quest is also their most perilous. The biting cold of winter is upon them, adding to the danger they already face. Their journey, fraught with battle and bloodshed, ends at the very portal of Arawn's stronghold. There, Taran is faced with the most crucial decision of his life.
In this breathtaking Newbery Medal-winning conclusion to The Chronicles of Prydain, the faithful friends face the ultimate war between good and evil.
Quotes
From WikiquoteA crown is more discomfort than adornment. If you have learned that, you have already learned much.
This much have I learned: A man’s life weighs more than glory, and a price paid in blood is a heavy reckoning.
Take this as a gift from a crone to a maiden, and know there is not so much difference between the two. For even a tottering granddam keeps a portion of girlish heart, and the youngest maiden a thread of old woman’s wisdom.
A crown is a pitiless master, harsher than the staff of a pig-keeper; while a staff bears up, a crown weighs down, beyond the strength of any man to wear it lightly.
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Time Cat1963Time Cat
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The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen1991The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen
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The Beggar Queen1984The Beggar Queen
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The Iron Ring1997The Iron Ring
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The Cat Who Wished to be a Man1973The Cat Who Wished to be a Man
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The Illryian Adventure1986The Illryian Adventure
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