Elric of Melniboné and Other Stories

by Michael Moorcock · 1960

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**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**.

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adult
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medium · 384 pages

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