Jirel of Joiry

A collection of classic stories about the first woman protagonist of the sword-and-sorcery genre, the strong and defiant Jirel of Joiry

C. L. Moore created the fiercely brave heroine Jirel of Joiry for Weird Tales, a magazine that introduced readers to the writings of some of the most legendary authors in speculative fiction. With fiery red hair, lion-yellow eyes and a mighty two-handed sword, Jirel’s quick wit and defiant demeanour immediately entranced readers and cemented her as one of the first and most iconic characters in the sword-and-sorcery genre.

Featuring seven classic Jirel tales and three of Moore’s finest short stories — 'Shambleau', 'No Woman Born', and 'Vintage Season' — this collection celebrates one of the most influential speculative fiction authors who changed the rules of the game for early twentieth-century fantastic literature.