Christopher Paolini
Author of the Eragon series
Born
November 17th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author achieved prominence with the publication of the fantasy novel 'Eragon' in 2002, which became the first book in a bestseller series. The series, known as the Inheritance Cycle, includes three sequels: 'Eldest', 'Brisingr', and 'Inheritance'. The books narrate the journey of a young farm boy who becomes a Dragon Rider and confronts a tyrant in a fantastical world. The series garnered a significant following and was adapted into a feature film in 2006. Paolini began writing at a young age, inspired by classic fantasy literature, and self-published his first book before receiving a publishing deal.
Authored the Eragon series
Published 'Eragon' in 2002
Achieved bestseller status with the Inheritance Cycle
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