The Black Cauldron Audiobook by Lloyd Alexander
The Black Cauldron Audiobook is a high fantasy novel by American writer Lloyd Alexander, the second of five volumes in The Chronicles of Prydain Audiobook.
The story continues the adventures of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper, as he joins in a quest to capture the eponymous Magical Cauldron from Arawn Death-Lord. Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper, and his friends are led into a mortal struggle with Arawn and his deathless warriors.
The Black Cauldron was runner-up for the year’s “most distinguished contribution to American literature for children”.
Plot Summary
In the land of Prydain, evil is never far away. Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, has been building an army of dark warriors to take over Prydain, and the only way to stop him is to destroy the Black Cauldron he uses to create his dreaded soldiers.
Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and his loyal companions must journey deep into Arawn’s domain to destroy the Black Cauldron. For each of them, the quest has special meaning. For Taran, it is a glorious opportunity to use his first sword in battle. But war requires a sacrifice greater than he’d ever imagined
Why should you listen to The Black Cauldron?
Lloyd Alexander definitely takes things to the next level in this second installment of the Prydain Chronicles Audiobook series. This time around the stakes are much higher, and the threat of evil has never been greater. Joined by a colorful cast of new characters, Taran and his companions are pushed to their limits in this emotional, action-packed adventure.
The Black Cauldron Audiobook Mp3 is definitely the kind of fantasy novel that anybody can enjoy, simple without being dry or boring, sentimental without being saccharine, and it has lots of likable characters.
I loved the developed world in the story, and how the characters and their abilities all compliment each other. No character is just thrown in at random for filler, and they all rely on each other to succeed.
The Black Cauldron Audiobook Free Download is a very character-driven story, really. It also breaks some of the more common and overused tropes in the fantasy genre, which was great to see.
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Lloyd Alexander – The Black Cauldron is now available in audible format, almost 5.5 hrs long, the narration by James Langton, is so enticing that you get hooked instantly.
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