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Lloyd Alexander's Prydain is five short novels published between 1964 and 1968, and they must be read in publication order because they are one continuous coming-of-age with a genuinely earned ending. The books get better as they go and the fourth is the one that turns the series from a good adventure into something people carry into adulthood.

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How should I approach learning the chronicles of prydain?
Lloyd Alexander's Prydain is five short novels published between 1964 and 1968, and they must be read in publication order because they are one continuous coming-of-age with a genuinely earned ending. The books get better as they go and the fourth is the one that turns the series from a good adventure into something people carry into adulthood.
What's a good book to start the chronicles of prydain with?
A strong starting point is The Book Of Three by Lloyd Alexander. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after the chronicles of prydain?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, The Lymond Chronicles.

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