The book describes the protracted war between the domineering king gorice of witchland and the lords of demonland in an imaginary world that appears mainly medieval and partly reminiscent of norse sagas. Goodreads members who liked the worm ouroboros also liked. It took me three tries to get through this book, so take that for what its worth. First, the book begins with an englishman whose mindspirit is transported to another. The worm ouroboros prelotr epic fantasy cinematic book.
Eddisons magnificent heroic fantasy, the worm ouroboros, and i still stand by what i said about the book itself. The worm ouroboros is to fantasy as the velvet underground were to pop music. Im not sure ill be reading any more eddison hes fairly hard work. A strange book and tough slog at first, but worth it if you can learn not to fight the faux arcane language and just go with it. The worm ouroboros abebooks abebooks shop for books. The worm ouroboros, no worm, but the serpent itself, is a wonderful book. In ouroboros instead of hobbits elves dwarves and wizards you have demons the good guys witches goblins and imps. The worm ouroboros by e r eddison book cover, description, publication history. The work is slightly related to eddisons later zimiamvian trilogy, and collectively they are sometimes referred to as the zimiamvian series. Eddison and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book describes the protracted war between the domineering king gorice.
Eddison actually uses the term middle earth which most probably associate with tolkien. Eddison and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The worm ouroboros prelotr epic fantasy cinematic book trailer. The main problem of this book, and the main virtue, is its language. Eddison 2004, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. To ask other readers questions about the worm ouroboros, please sign up.
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