Andrzej Sapkowski
Fantasy author of The Witcher series
Born
June 21st, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Poland
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Born in 1948, this Polish author achieved recognition through the creation of a fantasy series featuring a monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia. Initially published as short stories in the 1980s, the series gained popularity and expanded into several novels, video games, and a television adaptation. The works illustrate a rich, dark world inspired by Slavic mythology and folklore, merging fantasy with complex moral themes. The Witcher series has become a significant part of contemporary fantasy literature.
Authored 'The Witcher' book series
Contributed to 'The Witcher' video game franchise
Involved in the Netflix adaptation of 'The Witcher'
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