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The Ship Of Ishtar by A. Merritt

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In The Ship Of Ishtar, did you enjoy ...

... the sweeping, epic quest and grand adventure?

The Worm Ouroboros by E. R. Eddison

If you loved the grand, otherworldly quest of Kenton aboard the mystical Ship of Ishtar, you'll be swept away by The Worm Ouroboros. Here, you'll join Lord Juss and his companions on an epic journey across an alien world filled with strange lands, powerful enemies, and larger-than-life deeds. The sense of scale and adventure mirrors the mythic scope you enjoyed, immersing you in a heroic saga that unfolds across continents and ages.

... the lush, immersive descriptions and poetic prose?

The King Of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany

If A. Merritt’s ornate, evocative language drew you into the dreamlike world of The Ship of Ishtar, you'll be enchanted by The King of Elfland's Daughter. Lord Dunsany’s writing is rich, lyrical, and atmospheric, conjuring up the magical borderlands between our world and Elfland. The prose itself feels like a spell, bringing to life a tale of longing, wonder, and enchantment.

... the blend of mythic influences and legendary adventure?

The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson

If you were captivated by the mythological backdrop and the ancient gods and curses that pulse through The Ship of Ishtar, you'll be enthralled by The Broken Sword. Anderson weaves Norse myth and tragic heroism into a dark, powerful fantasy about Skafloc and his battle with elves, trolls, and fate itself. The story’s mythic resonance and mystical atmosphere will feel both familiar and bracingly new.

... the mysterious, loosely-defined powers and supernatural forces?

The Night Land by William Hope Hodgson

If the enigmatic, unfathomable magic and supernatural forces aboard the Ship of Ishtar drew you in, The Night Land will mesmerize you with its shadowy, undefined powers. Hodgson’s tale plunges you into a far-future world ruled by inscrutable forces, where the boundaries between the physical and the supernatural blur, and the unknown is both awe-inspiring and terrifying.

... the vivid, atmospheric worldbuilding and sense of ancient mystery?

The Face in the Frost by John Bellairs

If you delighted in the detailed, immersive world aboard the Ship of Ishtar—with its ancient ship, divided realms, and mystical artifacts—The Face in the Frost will charm you with its richly imagined setting. Bellairs crafts a magical landscape full of arcane secrets, eerie ambiance, and ancient lore, following the wizard Prospero through a world as mysterious and atmospheric as anything A. Merritt conjured.

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