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''Taran Wanderer'' (1967) is a high fantasy novel by Lloyd Alexander, the fourth of five volumes in ''The Chronicles of Prydain''. The series follows Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper, as he nears manhood while helping to resist the forces of Arawn Death-Lord. The story follows Taran as he "wanders" with Gurgi, but without most of his former companions from the other Chronicles. He searches for his noble or common lineage in the eastern regions of Prydain, far from both the realm and forces of Arawn and the demesne of the High King.〔 The map of Prydain (c)1968 by Evaline Ness places Annuvin approximately on the west coast and the Isle of Mona in the sea off the west coast. ''The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain'', 1999 expanded edition, x–xi.〕 Along the way he meets many people, learns new skills and crafts, and confronts some rough characters. According to the author, "he learns to reshape his life out of his own inner resources, for there must not only be an end to childhood but also a beginning of manhood."〔 ''Taran Wander'', Author's Note, p. viii.〕 ==Origins== The series was inspired by Welsh mythology and by the castles, scenery, and language of Wales, which the author experienced during World War II army combat intelligence training.〔(Lloyd Alexander Interview Transcript ) (1999). Interview with Scholastic students. Scholastic Inc. Retrieved 2011-12-17.〕〔 About the author (1973). ''The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain'', Henry Holt and Company, first edition, page ().〕 All of the proper names in Prydain are historical or mythological.〔 A few elements of ''Taran Wanderer'' have a Welsh basis but are more universal, such as "Morda's life secret" and the three crones—the Norns, the Moirae, or Triple Goddess.〔 ''Taran Wanderer'', Author's Note, p. ix.〕 At one stage it would conclude with a fourth book entitled ''The High King of Prydain''. The editor felt that something was missing between third and fourth volumes, so ''Taran Wanderer'' was written one month after ''The Castle of Llyr'' was published.〔Lloyd Alexander: A Bio-Bibliography by Jacobs and Tunnel 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Taran Wanderer」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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