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The Worm Ouroboros by E. R. Eddison

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... sweeping quests and grand ambitions?

The King Of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany

If you were enthralled by the relentless quest of Lord Juss and his companions in The Worm Ouroboros, you'll be transported by the journey of Alveric as he ventures into Elfland to win the hand of the magical princess Lirazel. The sense of striving toward an almost unattainable goal, set against a backdrop of otherworldly landscapes, will feel wonderfully familiar.

... lush, intricate worlds and mythic histories?

The Book of the New Sun: Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe

If Eddison's meticulously crafted world of Demonland and Witchland captivated you with its ancient legends and rich detail, you'll be fascinated by Severian's journey through the decaying, baroque realms of Urth. Wolfe's prose is dense with allusion and his world is layered with history, offering the same sense of discovery and wonder.

... vast, legendary scope spanning generations?

The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien

If you admired the epic sweep of kingdoms at war and the sense of mythic grandeur in The Worm Ouroboros, you'll be drawn into the rise and fall of Elves, Men, and gods in The Silmarillion. The battles, doomed heroes, and tragic destinies echo the same scale and timelessness as Eddison's saga.

... colorful casts of heroes and rivals?

The Once and Future King by T. H. White

If you enjoyed following the exploits of a whole court of knights, kings, and magicians, The Once and Future King will delight you with its ensemble of Arthur, Lancelot, Guenever, and Merlin. The complex interplay of personalities and shifting alliances evokes the same spirit of camaraderie and rivalry.

... elaborate, poetic narrative style?

The Gormenghast Novels by Mervyn Peake

If you were mesmerized by Eddison’s ornate, archaic language and grandiose descriptions, you’ll revel in Peake’s sumptuous, lyrical prose. The sprawling halls of Gormenghast and the eccentric denizens who inhabit them are rendered with such linguistic richness that every page becomes a feast for the imagination.

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