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Terry PratchettA renowned science fiction writer, author of the Discworld series of novels
Date of Birth: 28.04.1948
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Journalism and Early Writing
- Breakthrough with Discworld
- Rising Popularity
- Diversification and Legacy
- Personal Life
Early Life and Education
Terry Pratchett was born in England in 1948. At the age of 11, he attended High Wycombe Technical High School. His passion for writing emerged early on, as evidenced by the publication of his short story "The Hades Business" in his school magazine at the age of 13.
Journalism and Early Writing
In 1965, Pratchett decided to pursue a career in journalism. He left school and joined the local newspaper, the "Bucks Free Press." During his time as a journalist, he met Peter van Doren, who encouraged Pratchett to submit his novel "The Carpet People" for publication.
Breakthrough with Discworld
In 1983, Pratchett's first Discworld novel, "The Colour of Magic," was published. This book launched the wildly popular fantasy series that would become his claim to fame. The series' unique blend of humor, satire, and imaginative storytelling captivated readers worldwide.
Rising Popularity
Pratchett's Discworld books quickly gained immense popularity. By the mid-1990s, multiple novels had made it onto the UK bestseller list. "Soul Music" spent four weeks at number one on the paperback bestseller list, while "Reaper Man" was among the top eight fastest-selling books in the UK over the past five years.
Diversification and Legacy
Despite the success of the Discworld series, Pratchett expressed a desire to explore other writing avenues. He launched a sub-series of children's Discworld books. These novels were met with great success.
Pratchett's work has been translated into over 30 languages and has sold over 50 million copies worldwide. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential fantasy authors of all time.
Personal Life
Pratchett was married to Lyn Pratchett and had one daughter, Rhianna Pratchett. In 2007, he was diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease. Despite this diagnosis, he continued to work on his books until his passing in 2015.
