The Book of Three is a high fantasy novel by American writer Lloyd Alexander, the first of five volumes in The Chronicles of Prydain. The series follows the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper, a youth raised by Dallben the enchanter, as he nears manhood while helping to resist the forces of Arawn Death-Lord.
Lloyd Alexander book The Book of Three
Source: The Chronicles of Prydain (1964–1968), Book I: The Book of Three (1964), Chapter 1
Context: "Why?" Dallben interrupted. "In some cases," he said, "we learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself."
“Are you slow-witted? I'm so sorry for you. It's terrible to be dull and stupid.”
Lloyd Alexander book The Book of Three
Source: The Book of Three
Lloyd Alexander book The Book of Three
Source: The Chronicles of Prydain (1964–1968), Book I: The Book of Three (1964), Chapter 12
“I'm trying to make myself invisible."
"That's an odd thing to attempt.”
Lloyd Alexander book The Book of Three
Source: The Book of Three
“Most of us are called on to perform tasks far beyond what we believe we can do.”
Lloyd Alexander book The Book of Three
Author's Note
Source: The Chronicles of Prydain (1964–1968), Book I: The Book of Three (1964)
Context: Most of us are called on to perform tasks far beyond what we believe we can do. Our capabilities seldom match our aspirations, and we are often woefully unprepared. To this extent, we are all Assistant Pig-Keepers at heart.
Lloyd Alexander book The Book of Three
Source: The Chronicles of Prydain (1964–1968), Book I: The Book of Three (1964), Chapter 13
