Poul Anderson

Poul William Anderson (1926 - 2001) was a 20th century American science fiction author who wrote during a Golden Age of the genre and also wrote several works of fantasy. His works are similar to those of Isaac Asimov, Stephen Baxter and Ray Bradbury, and explore common themes including space and liberty, world government, libertarianism and tragic conflicts. His book Inconstant Star (1991) was a collection of stories set in Larry Niven's Man-Kzin Wars universe.

Professor Niven Anderson is named for him.