Looking for something different than Elric

Hi so I reaaaally love Elric from Melnibone, which had been gifted to me by my father. The old style of fantasy, the complexity and sheer alienation felt throughout the world and its deep analysis of imperialism and the rise and fall of empires and mighty rulers was truly one of the best books of my life.

But then I tried getting into more modern fantasy and it really sucked. Not because the writers are worse but the wonder and well “fantasy” always seemed to be missing in the books I started to read. Maybe my problem was that I looked too far into more YA stuff and romance. Maybe I just didn’t really look far enough?

That’s why i wanted to ask for books which either a) are more old fantasy novels akin to Elric (I have also read the shadow of the torturer and very much enjoyed it. Terry Pratchet and the Face in the ice as well, though I’m not really looking for anything in that direction)

or b) for modern fantasy books which will sweep my off my feet just like Elric did. I am aware of storm light archive and Sanderson in general, but that is a beast I wanted to tackle next year.

Please tell me about your favourite fantasy novel which could fit this weird criteria :3