The Ultimate Collection of E.R. Eddison (5 Books). Illustrated - Zimiamvia, Mistress of Mistresses, A Fish Dinner in Memison, The Worm Ouroboros, and others

The Ultimate Collection of E. R. Eddison (5 Books) gathers the monumental works of E. R. Eddison, one of the founding masters of high fantasy. This illustrated edition brings together his most celebrated romances of heroic imagination, rich prose, and mythic grandeur, offering readers a gateway into one of the most majestic secondary worlds in English literature. At the heart of the collection stands The Worm Ouroboros, an epic tale of war, honor, and tragic heroism set in a legendary realm of warring kingdoms. Written in a deliberately archaic and elevated style, the novel evokes the spirit of Norse sagas and Renaissance romance, establishing Eddison as a precursor to modern epic fantasy. The volume also includes the works of the Zimiamvian cycle—beginning with Mistress of Mistresses and A Fish Dinner in Memison—as well as additional writings connected to the wider Zimiamvian mythos. These novels expand Eddison’s vision into a philosophical and romantic exploration of love, destiny, nobility, and metaphysical power. Eddison’s prose is ornate, musical, and uncompromisingly grand. His characters are driven by passion, pride, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence, inhabiting worlds where beauty and conflict are inseparable. This five-book collection stands as a definitive tribute to Eddison’s legacy—an essential treasury for lovers of classic fantasy, heroic romance, and literature of mythic imagination. Contents: Zimiamvia: Mistress of Mistresses A Fish Dinner in Memison The Worm Ouroboros Styrbiorn the Strong Egil's Saga