Poul Anderson

Poul Anderson (1926–2001) was an American author best known for writing science fiction and fantasy. He began writing science-fiction stories in the 1940s while studying physics, helping to finance his studies. His first novel was published in 1952. Anderson became one of the most prolific science-fiction writers in the United States and received several awards, including seven Hugo Awards. He gained international recognition especially for his stories and novels about the Time Patrol. He died in 2001.