Description
In a world where war grinds kingdoms into dust, a young assistant pig-keeper named Taran is drawn into a perilous quest that begins as a simple mission and grows into a struggle against dark, ancient power. Pursued by the Death-Lord Arawn, Taran and his companions race to seize the eponymous Magical Cauldron—an object whose fate is bound up with myth, prophecy, and the fragile hopes of ordinary people. Blending sweeping adventure with lyrical, mythic storytelling, the novel explores the collision of sectarian loyalties, the entanglement of religion and desire, and the moral cost of power. With William Heinesen’s distinctive, imaginative voice, this tale expands beyond classic fantasy into a haunting meditation on tragedy, temptation, and the choices that define a life.
Available Editions
paperback
Hippocrene Books
Published Jan 1, 1992
1 pages
ISBN: 9780781800006
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Details
First Published
1992
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Black Cauldron by William Heinesen.