Elric of Melniboné
Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melniboné (1972) is an epic fantasy novel. Much of the action takes place in Melniboné. It features Elric of Melniboné, Cymoril and Yyrkoon. Key subjects include Elric of Melniboné and elric of melnibone.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, and 99 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 41 editions across 5 languages.
It runs to roughly 192 pages — 3–4 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Elric of Melniboné
**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**.
Quick answers
Who wrote Elric of Melniboné?
Elric of Melniboné was written by Michael Moorcock and first published in 1972.
What genre is Elric of Melniboné?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.
How long is Elric of Melniboné?
The median edition has 192 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Elric of Melniboné?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Silmarillion, The Gunslinger and Dragonflight.
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