The worm Ouroboros

About “The worm Ouroboros”

This 1922 novel by E. R. Eddison depicts an epic power struggle between two peoples, the Demons and the Witches, predating the works of Tolkien. It follows quests and battles on land and sea, featuring heroic acts, deceits, love, lust, and infidelity, rendered in lavish and extravagant prose. Some critics have called it flawed, but it is described as a rare treat worth trying.