Eragon
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Eragon, the first book of The Inheritance Trilogy is a book written by Christopher Paolini and published by Alfred A. Knopf. It is a New York Times Best Seller, placing second on the Children's Chapter list (as of April 22, 2004). The story is set in the land of Alagaësia, the book follows the travels of a young boy named Eragon. Here is the summary of the book from the cover's flap: - When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.
- Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds.
- Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands....
Release information
Knopf released a "deluxe edition" of Eragon in August 2004. That version includes a larger map of Alagaësia than the standard edition, and can be removed from the book. It also contains longer appendices concerning the three constructed languages in the novel (Ancient, Dwarf, and Urgal) and exclusive art of Zar'roc, Eragon's sword. The deluxe edition also includes the first chapter of Eldest, the sequel to Eragon.
Movie
A movie based on the novel is scheduled to be released in June 2006 by 20th Century Fox.
External links - Alagaësia Official Homepage
- du Shur'tugals :: The First Eragon Fan Site
- Shur'tugal.com :: A New Generation of Dragon Riders
- Alalea :: An Eragon Roleplaying Site
ISBNs - ISBN 0-375-82668-8 (hardcover, August 2003)
- ISBN 0-807-21962-2 (audio cassette, August 2003)
- ISBN 1-400-09068-7 (compact disc, February 2004)
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