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Reading order

The Cornelius Quartet — reading order

Michael Moorcock

  1. The Final Programme (1969)
  2. A Cure for Cancer (1971)
  3. The English Assassin (1972)
  4. The Condition of Muzak (1977)
4 volumes
Volumes
1969–1977
Published
Completed
Status

Quick answer

The Final Programme
Start withThe Final Programme1969 · Volume 1 of 4
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Publication order

4 volumes1969–1977Completed

Every volume in order

Read: 0 of 4

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  1. The Final Programme
    The Final Programme1969Start here
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  2. A Cure for Cancer
    A Cure for Cancer1971
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  3. The English Assassin
    The English Assassin1972
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  4. The Condition of Muzak
    The Condition of Muzak1977
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Order and years: Wikidata (CC0). Spotted an error? Tell us. · Data updated October 21, 2026

Extras, short stories and spin-offs

Not needed to follow the main story — read them after the series or skip them.

  • The Lives and Times of Jerry Cornelius1976

Frequently asked questions

What should I read after The Cornelius Quartet?

After the main series: The Lives and Times of Jerry Cornelius.