The Prodigal Troll by Charles Coleman Finlay
Although many cultures have a similar story, the most famous prodigal is that of the parable of Jesus told in Luke 15:11-31. In it, a young man takes his inheritance, leaves his family, and seeks his fortune in the wider world. He soon learns that the world is a cruel place and ends up returning to his father. The term “prodigal” eventually came to mean one who returned after a long absence, usually after finding trouble apart from their families.
The prodigal in Charles Coleman Finlay’s The Prodigal Troll is Maggot,
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