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Elric: The Fortress of the Pearl

By Michael Moorcock
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Elric: The Fortress of the Pearl by Michael Moorcock takes readers on a captivating journey where Elric, an albino sorcerer and emperor of Melniboné, finds himself on an adventurous quest to retrieve an essential and mysterious pearl. Caught in political intrigue, magic, and personal vendettas, Elric must navigate a dream realm teeming with challenges, all while his own survival threads through mystical landscapes. This tale is rich in fantasy and explores themes of destiny and sacrifice.
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Elric: The Fortress of the Pearl

The Michael Moorcock Collection presents for the first time definitive editions of Moorcock's most influential work, fully revised and updated by the author.

The Michael Moorcock Collection presents for the first time definitive editions of Moorcock's most influential work, fully revised and updated by the author.

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Feared by enemies and friends alike, Elric of Melniboné walks a lonely path among the worlds of the multiverse. The destroyer of his own cruel and ancient race, as well as its final ruler, Elric is the bearer of a destiny as dark and cursed as the vampiric sword he carries—the sentient black blade known as Stormbringer.

With an introduction and a short story by Neil Gaiman, and containing complete novels as well as associated short stories, this collection presents Moorcock's greatest creation in a revised and approved order.

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Elric: The Fortress of the Pearl by Michael Moorcock is generally regarded as an engaging addition to the Elric saga, where readers appreciate its complex narrative and rich world-building. Critics often commend the intricate storytelling and the depth of Elric's character development. The novel effectively combines elements of fantasy and philosophical themes, enhancing the overall experience for fans of the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575113435

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 July 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Born in London in 1939, Michael Moorcock is the legendary editor of the influential NEW WORLDS magazine and a prolific and award-winning writer with more than 80 works of fiction and non-fiction to his name. He is the creator of Elric, Hawkmoon, Jerry Cornelius and Colonel Pyat, amongst many other memorable characters.

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