![]() ![]() The writing style is Moorcock’s polished prose, probably the best outside his Elric novels. The magic in the world is in flux, and it is in this final battle between the forces of Order and Chaos, with the Mabden (human) bordering on extinction against the Fhoi Myore, creatures of chaos in primordial form in which Corum must triumph. There is a certain level of trust placed in the book after reading the proceeding two novels in this arc, and the Corum Trilogy before it. Skillfully chosen words and a certain blend of Lord Dunsany, Yeats and Wilde keep this novel in the heads of discerning readers for a long time. The swansong of this beautiful Celtic piece of drama, high intrigue, and Moorcock’s trademark dichotomy between the nature of order and chaos that pervades the novel, bears credence to Moorcock’s handling of this arc in the Corum Saga and indeed the series. The Prince with the Silver Hand is specifically where this book fits in ( vis a vis Corum which comprises the first three books in this series). It’s with joyous pleasure that we see the Chronicles of Corum re-released once again. ![]()
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