The Cornelius Chronicles

By Michael Moorcock,

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Jerry Cornelius, a time traveler who is able to assume many identities, must prey on others to maintain his image stability

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1 author picked The Cornelius Chronicles as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is a delirious romp through time and space with a political edge, which is enough to make me love it on its own. However, versions of the main character, Jerry Cornelius, pop up in just about all of Michael Moorcock’s work, including The Dancers at the End of Time trilogy, the Elric of Melnibone books and even his Dr. Who novel.

But wait! There’s more! Moorcock gave other writers permission to use the character, so he appears in other people’s works (including one of my novels). One of the first explorers of the concept of the multiverse, Michael…

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