Description du livre
The Classic Collection of E. R. Eddison brings together three of the most important works by one of the true founders of epic fantasy and heroic literature. Lavishly illustrated, this volume showcases Eddison’s unique vision of myth, heroism, and fate through The Worm Ouroboros, Styrbiorn the Strong, and Egil’s Saga—works that bridge ancient legend and modern fantasy.
The Worm Ouroboros is a landmark epic fantasy set in a secondary world of towering heroes, brutal wars, and inexorable destiny. Written in a deliberately archaic and elevated style, the novel celebrates heroic struggle as an end in itself, presenting a world where glory, honor, and eternal conflict define existence. Its mythic scale and uncompromising vision influenced generations of fantasy writers.
In Styrbiorn the Strong, Eddison turns to Norse legend to recount the tragic rise and fall of a Viking prince driven by ambition and pride. Rooted in the spirit of the Icelandic sagas, the novel depicts a world governed by fate, valor, and the warrior code, where greatness and doom are inseparable. The narrative’s stark power and historical authenticity make it one of Eddison’s most admired works.
Egil’s Saga offers a masterful adaptation of the medieval Icelandic epic, portraying the life of Egil Skallagrimsson—warrior, poet, and outlaw. Eddison preserves the saga’s raw intensity while enriching it with literary depth, revealing a hero of fierce contradictions and profound emotional force.
Together, these illustrated classics form a monumental tribute to heroic storytelling. The Classic Collection of E. R. Eddison is essential reading for lovers of epic fantasy, Norse myth, and the timeless literature of legend and glory.
Contents:
- The Worm Ouroboros
- Styrbiorn the Strong
- Egil's Saga