The Chronicles of Prydain are the book series by Lloyd Alexander
Summary
The main character is Taran, a boy who dreams of being a hero. Other important characters include Princess Eilonwy, the impulsive bard Fflewddur Fflam, the humaniod Gurgi, and Prince Gwydion. The series tells of their struggle to defeat Arawn, the Lord of Death.
Books
There are five books in the series:
The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain is a companion to the Chronicles of Prydain.