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E.R. Edison’s The Worm Ouroboros inspired the epic-fantasy that followed him. This production is of the first edition (1922). The Lords of Demonland are celebrating Lord Juss’s birthday when an envoy arrives from Witchland. He brings demands from King Gorice XI of Witchland that the Lords of Demonland “kiss his toe, and acknowledge him to be their King and they, his ill-conditioned, disobedient children”. The Lords of Demonland reject this utterly and, to settle the matter, they challenge King Gorice to a wrestling match against their champion, Lord Goldry Bluszco.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Worm Ouroboros, a timeless fantasy novel from 1922. Join a young lord as he battles the formidable King Gorice for the freedom of his land, where unyielding mountains can only be scaled through sheer determination and the help of hippogriffs. Follow the journey of the great explorer Lord Gro, who finds himself ensnared in betrayal, and witness how innocent young women sometimes fall prey to the charms of wicked wizards. In this extraordinary realm, the heroes not only confront their challenges but also achieve their deepest desires. (Summary by ...