The Worm Ouroboros

<p><em>The Worm Ouroboros</em> by E.R. Eddison first published in 1922 is a high fantasy novel set in an imaginary world that blends Elizabethan language with epic myth and adventure.The story follows the heroic Lords of Demonland-Juss Spitfire and Goldry Bluszco-as they battle the wicked King Gorice of Witchland. The conflict is driven by a quest for honor glory and vengeance. The book is rich in elaborate prose and features intense battles magical landscapes and complex political intrigue. Despite its cosmic setting it's essentially a tale of eternal struggle where the end loops back to the beginning-like the ouroboros the serpent that eats its own tail.</p><p>It's notable for its archaic poetic style and for influencing later fantasy authors like Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>