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“I'll fight when needed, revel when there's an occasion, mourn when there is grief and die if my time comes...But I will not let anyone use me against my will.”

Quote by Christopher Paolini

Book:Eragon
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Eragon

Eragon is a fantasy novel that tells the story of a young boy named Eragon, who finds a mysterious dragon egg in the forest. As he hatches the egg, Eragon becomes the rider of the dragon, Saphira. The novel follows Eragon's adventures as he grows into his new role and learns about the complex world of magic and politics that surrounds him. more

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Christopher Paolini
Christopher Paolini

Christopher Paolini is an American author who gained fame with his fantasy novel series, 'The Inheritance Cycle'. Born on November 17, 1983, he began his writing career in his teenage years and quickly gained a wide readership. more

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