The Worm Ouroboros A Romance Author:Eric Rucker Eddison, E. R. Eddison When J.R.R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings was published, reviewers saw that there was only one book with which it could legitimately be compared: E.R. Eddisons classic fantasy adventure The Worm Ouroboros. Set on a distant planet of spectacular beauty and peopled by Lords and Kings, mighty warriors and raven-haired temptresses, Eddi... more »sons extravagant story, of a great war for total domination, is an unforgettable work of splendour.« less