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Elric of Melniboné (The Elric Saga, #1)

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by Michael Moorcock

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Should I read Elric of Melnibone or Stormbringer first if I want to read them as they were meant to be read? I usually go for publishing order but it seems like Stormbringer is the culmination of the first series or so and was edited and reprinted later on to better fit into the series. Am I wrong? Missing something?
Jose Brox You should read the series in its final, edited format, starting with Elric of Melnibone (that is, in chronological order, at least for the first six …moreYou should read the series in its final, edited format, starting with Elric of Melnibone (that is, in chronological order, at least for the first six books; the last trilogy was written long after the previous books). Moorcock wrote many of its Elric stories as short stories and novelettes to be published in magazines. First he got a nice idea which serves as a magnificent ending for the series, which he published as Stormbringer, then worked on what had happened before in his invented world, jumping backwards and forwards as he pleased. Then he revised and expanded the material to be published as books (and there have been several revisions, the definitive one by Gollancz published a few years ago). I strongly advise against reading Stormbringer first, as it would spoil a big plot twist too soon and without proper preparation.(less)
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Is this book still in print? I can't find it anywhere.
Saul the Heir of Isauldur Gollancz is doing a reprint of most of Moorcock's works. You can find it on Amazon under "Elric of Melnibone and Other Stories."…moreGollancz is doing a reprint of most of Moorcock's works. You can find it on Amazon under "Elric of Melnibone and Other Stories."(less)
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Does this series have some or a lot of romance? Kind of don't like when they have some sort of romantic subplot
Angie Harrison Yes, there is a little bit of romance in the series. In the beginning, Elric is in a relationship with Cymoril. Later, he has an affair with Myrcella,…moreYes, there is a little bit of romance in the series. In the beginning, Elric is in a relationship with Cymoril. Later, he has an affair with Myrcella, a sorceress, if I remember correctly. However, these are the only significant romantic subplots in the entire saga. The series primarily focuses on action and dark themes, as Elric's sword, Stormbringer, has a devilish tendency to kill those he loves. So, for the most part, Elric is single, accompanied by his sentient sword Stormbringer and his companion Moonglum.(less)
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