“Sojan the Swordsman”
1957-08-31
short story
By Michael Moorcock

Sojan the Swordsman 1

Synopsis

On the planet of Xylor, Sojan enlists with the Warlord of Hatnor, who then tasks him to help him take a princess to Sengol.

History

First publication: Tarzan Adventures, serialized August 31 to September 21, 1957

Review

Clearly influenced bby both Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard. This is a very early work and is very amateurish. Both Howard and Burroughs wrote stronger stories than this. Moorcock has a ways to go to become a professional at this time. Only recommended to Moorcock completists.


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We have the story in these editions:

Sojan, paperback, Savoy Books, 1977-09-00



All of the stories in the Sojan the Swordsman series:
1 Sojan the Swordsman
2 Sojan, Swordsman of Zylor!
3 Sojan and the Sea of Demons
4 Sojan and the Plain of Mystery
5 Sojan and the Sons of the Snake-God
6 Sojan and the Devil Hunters of Norj