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Are ye ta'en with the swindle or the turn-sickness? Or are ye out of your wits?

E.R. Eddison

Are ye ta'en with the swindle or the turn-sickness? Or are ye out of your wits?

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About E.R. Eddison

Eric Rücker Eddison, CB, CMG (24 November 1882 – 18 August 1945) was an English civil servant and author, writing epic fantasy novels under the name E. R. Eddison. His best-known works include The Worm Ouroboros (1922) and the Zimiamvian Trilogy (1935–1958).