Michael Moorcock
Born: 12-17-1939
Michael Moorcock is a prolific British author renowned for his influential contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres. Born in 1939, he is best known for creating the Elric of Melniboné series, which introduced complex antiheroes to fantasy literature. Moorcock's work often explores themes of fate, identity, and chaos. A versatile writer, he has also edited magazines and dabbled in music, leaving a lasting impact on speculative fiction.
Book summaries for books written by Michael Moorcock
Quotes
I am the sword, I am the slayer of demons.
The gods are jealous of us because we are mortal, because any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we are doomed.
Fate is a cruel jester with an impeccable sense of timing.
Love is the most dangerous sorcery of all.
In the end, we are all slaves to our desires.
Only the weak believe in gods. I am my own deity.
Power is a double-edged sword. It brings both glory and destruction.
There is no honor among thieves, only survival.
The past is a ghost, haunting the present.
For every victory, there is a price to pay.
The world is a tapestry woven by the hands of chaos.
The line between heroism and villainy is thin and easily crossed.