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Elric of Melniboné

Michael Moorcock (1972)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages192 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age16
Goodreads3.88/5 (31526)
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Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

graphic violencewarslaverysoul-drinking/supernatural death

Positive tags

redemption arc

Tropes

Morally Gray ProtagonistAntiheroAncient ArtifactForbidden MagicEmpireLost CivilizationSword and SorceryCursed WeaponCourt Intrigue

Themes

power and corruptionidentitysacrificefate vs free willdecline of empire

Synopsis

**Elric of Melniboné** is a 1972 fantasy novel by **Michael Moorcock**. It is the first original full-length novel to feature **Elric**, the last emperor of the stagnating island civilisation of Melniboné who wields the cursed, soul-drinking sword **Stormbringer**.

Tags

Sword and SorceryGrimdarkEpic FantasyDark Fantasy