Alexander employs a variety of techniques in this sophisticated fantasy series. One of the most pervasive is his skillful blending of mythic and realistic materials. The main episodes are based on tales from Welsh mythology, but these merely provide a jumping-off point for Alexander's own story. In his Author's Note, he comments, "This chronicle of the Land of Prydain is not a retelling or retranslation of Welsh mythology . . . The inspiration for it comes from that magnificent land and its legends; but essentially, Prydain is a country existing only in the imagination."
Alexander is adept in his use of humor.
Even moments of danger and tension are lightened.....
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