The Elric Saga Books in Order
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The Elric Saga is a series of fantasy novels by Michael Moorcock, published between 1962 and 1989, centered on Elric of Melniboné, a tragic and complex protagonist who wields the cursed sword Stormbringer. The stories explore themes of fate, power, and morality within a dark, mythical setting, often depicting Elric's inner struggles and the decline of his ancient civilization. The series blends fantasy with philosophical elements, presenting a recurring focus on the burdens of leadership and the consequences of wielding great power.
The Elric Saga was first published in 1961.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1972 · Michael Moorcock and Neil Gaiman
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…
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1976 · Michael Moorcock
The Sailor on the Seas of Fate is the second novel featuring Elric of Melniboné by Michael Moorcock, published in 1976. It is the third book in the…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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1962 · Michael Moorcock
The Stealer of Souls is a 1962 book by Michael Moorcock. It is part of the series Elric saga. Catalog genres: Fantasy.
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Buy on Amazon1971 · Michael Moorcock
The Vanishing Tower is the fourth novel in Michael Moorcock's saga featuring Elric of Melniboné. It is based on an earlier version previously…
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Buy on Amazon1984 · Michael Moorcock
From the back cover of the Daw paperback, August 1977. Dragons climb the wintry sky as Elric urges them westward, his thoughts of love, peace, and…
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Buy on Amazon1984 · Michael Moorcock
Elric at the End of Time" is a work within Michael Moorcock's "The Dancers at the End of Time" series, set in an era where entropy dominates and the…
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Elric: Tales of the White Wolf
Year unknown · Nancy A. Collins, Karl Edward Wagner, Colin Greenland, James Lovegrove, Nancy Holder and Neil Gaiman
Elric: Tales of the White Wolf is the second volume of a heroic fantasy short story collection written by numerous authors, featuring the adventures…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Elric Saga books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Elric of Melniboné”. Start with “Elric of Melniboné.”
How many books are in the The Elric Saga series?
We list 12 books by Michael Moorcock , published between 1962–2022.
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