The best military leaders of Prydain gathered under the banner of Prince Gwydion. They are embarking on a dangerous journey to the Land of Death. Their goal is to obtain and destroy the Black Cauldron, with the help of which King Arawn creates for himself more and more warriors - unafraid, soulless and ruthless. However, it turns out that the Cauldron has disappeared without a trace from the stronghold of Arawn, and then one of Gwydion’s troops, led by young Taren, sets off in search. Now the fate of the Black Cauldron depends not only on fearlessness, but also on the wisdom of Taren, who will face difficult trials...Lloyd Alexander has long been recognized in the world as a classic of children's fantasy. For the Chronicles of Prydain series, its creator twice received the prestigious Newbery Medal, and in 2003 the writer was awarded the World Fantasy Award, the highest award in this genre. In 1985, Walt Disney Studios created an animated film based on the first two books in the series, and in the near future we will see a film adaptation of the entire series.