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Lyon Sprague De CampAmerican science fiction writer
Date of Birth: 27.11.1907
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Birth and Education
- Military Service and Literary Connections
- Novels and Collaboration
- Father of Alternate History
Birth and Education
L. Sprague de Camp was born in New York City on November 27, 1907. He attended the California Institute of Technology, graduating in 1930.
Military Service and Literary Connections
During World War II, de Camp served in the Navy, where he met fellow science fiction writers Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein. This wartime experience would later inspire his writing.
Novels and Collaboration
Among de Camp's most notable works is the Harold Shea series, a humorous fantasy co-written with Fletcher Pratt. He also contributed to the Conan the Barbarian saga, completing Robert E. Howard's unfinished manuscripts and writing several books featuring the iconic character.
Father of Alternate History
De Camp is recognized as one of the founders of modern alternate history literature. His novel "Lest Darkness Fall" is considered a seminal work in the genre and explores the consequences of altering the past.
