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The Eternal Champion (Tale of the Eternal Champion)

The Eternal Champion (Tale of the Eternal Champion)

Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
720
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

Erekose, the Eternal Champion, is a figure drawn across countless worlds and eras by the whims of fate. In his unending quest for peace and justice, he must rely on his own courage and unwavering spirit. This volume continues the saga of his epic journey.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AdventurousMelancholicThought-Provoking
Chosen OneQuestReluctant HeroPortal Fantasy

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy

About the author

M
Michael Moorcock

Michael John Moorcock is an English writer, primarily of science fiction and fantasy, who has also published literary novels. He is best known for his novels about the character Elric of Melniboné, a seminal influence on the field of fantasy in the 1960s and 1970s. As editor of the controversial British science fiction magazine New Worlds, from May 1964 until March 1971 and then again from 1976 to 1996, Moorcock fostered the development of the science fiction "New Wave" in the UK and indirect...

Characters

ErekoseProtagonist
All characters in The Eternal Champion (Tale of the Eternal Champion)

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Eternal Champion a standalone story or part of a larger series?

    This volume is a compilation of stories featuring Erekose, a manifestation of the Eternal Champion, and it is part of Michael Moorcock's broader 'Eternal Champion' cycle. While the individual stories within can be read somewhat independently, they contribute to a larger narrative tapestry that connects many of Moorcock's works.

  • How does this book relate to other Michael Moorcock novels?

    The Eternal Champion connects directly to Moorcock's multiverse concept, where various heroes like Elric, Corum, and Erekose are all different incarnations of the same archetypal figure. Readers familiar with his other works will recognize recurring themes and the overarching struggle against cosmic forces.