A Study Guide for Christopher Paolini's "Eragon"
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Eragon
Christopher Paolini
2002
Introduction
Christopher Paolini's family self-published the first edition of Eragon in 2002, when the writer was only a teenager. Paolini, who began the first draft of the book at fifteen, did not have to wait long for Eragon to become his first literary success. He began with a self-directed book tour, sometimes performing readings dressed in medieval costume. Soon enough his work got the attention of publisher Alfred A. Knopf, and his fantasy epic about a young boy and a dragon was a bestseller by the time Paolini was nineteen years old. Originally planned as a trilogy, the series was then expanded to include four books, dubbed The Inheritance Cycle.
Paolini's story follows a young boy who is unaware of his fate to become the savior of Alagaësia. Eragon finds a dragon egg while hunting one day, little aware that his life will never be the same again. The story follows Eragon's extensive travels over the land, which is mapped at the beginning of the novel, and includes adventures such as bloody battles, high-flying chases, and intricate sword fights. Paolini also invents several languages in the book, including an ancient language and a dwarf language. Because of his traditional plot devices and character development, his writing has been criticized for being rather conventional. Despite similarities to J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series and other fantasy and science fiction novels, Paolini has been credited with the depth and range of his imagination, leading to a successful film adaptation released in 2006. The second novel in the series, Eldest, appeared in 2005, and the third, Brisingr, is scheduled for publication in 2008. Paolini cites the beautiful surroundings of his home in Paradise Valley, Montana, as a great inspiration for his writing.
Author Biography
Christopher Paolini started his bestselling first novel, Eragon, while only fifteen years old. Having been homeschooled in Paradise Valley, Montana, Paolini graduated from high school early, via correspondence, and launched his successful writing career. Writing his first and second drafts in two years, the young author published an early version of his novel through his family's own publishing company and then traveled on a self-directed book tour. His big break came when the stepson of a prominent writer purchased the book Eragon; the boy's stepfather spoke with his editor at publisher Alfred A. Knopf, and Paolini's career was launched.
Born in Southern California in 1983,