Eric Rücker Eddison

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The Worm Ouroboros (eBook, ePUB)

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"The Worm Ouroboros" by Eric Rücker Eddison is a classic fantasy novel that transports readers to the enchanting world of Mercury, where two rival kingdoms, Witchland and Demonland, engage in a timeless struggle for power and supremacy. Set against a backdrop of epic battles, intricate political intrigues, and mythical creatures, the novel follows the adventures of heroes and villains alike as they navigate a landscape fraught with magic and danger. Eddison's rich prose and vivid imagination create a captivating tale that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the eternal conflict between good and evil. A timeless masterpiece of fantasy literature, "The Worm Ouroboros" continues to enchant readers with its immersive world-building and compelling storytelling.

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Eric Rücker Eddison (1882-1945) was an English civil servant and author, widely regarded for his contributions to the high fantasy genre. Eddison is best remembered for his first and most influential work, 'The Worm Ouroboros' (1922), a novel that has been praised for its vividly detailed imaginative world and archaic Jacobean prose, which has captured the fascination of readers and influenced fantasy literature significantly. Eddison's elaborate creation of the world 'Mercury,' where his tale of heroic adventure and eternal struggle unfolds, showcases his unique narrative style and deep classical learning. The stylistic grandeur of Eddison's work, characterized by ornate language and allusions to Elizabethan and Norse mythologies, provides a rich tapestry that has been compared favorably with the works of his contemporaries, such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. While 'The Worm Ouroboros' remains his magnum opus, Eddison also penned a lesser-known but critically admired 'Zimiamvia' trilogy consisting of 'Mistress of Mistresses' (1935), 'A Fish Dinner in Memison' (1941), and the posthumously published 'The Mezentian Gate' (1958). Despite the acclaim for his works among a dedicated readership, the complexity and Elizabethan pastiche of Eddison's fiction have meant that his novels have not reached as wide an audience as those of some of his peers. Nonetheless, Eddison's literary legacy continues to be celebrated for its baroque splendor and imaginative depth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 688
• Altersempfehlung: ab 13 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780880049634
• Artikelnr.: 70603197