Hyperion

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Hyperion is a celebrated science fiction novel by Dan Simmons, renowned for its intricate structure, rich world-building, and exploration of philosophical and theological themes.

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instanceOf science fiction novel
adaptationStatus optioned multiple times for film or television adaptation
author Dan Simmons
awardReceived Hugo Award for Best Novel nomination
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
linked to: Locus Award
countryOfOrigin United States
featuresCharacter The Shrike
featuresConcept Time Tombs
featuresEntity TechnoCore
featuresGroup Ousters
featuresLocation Hyperion (planet)
featuresOrganization Hegemony of Man
featuresTechnology farcaster
followedBy The Fall of Hyperion
genre military science fiction
philosophical fiction
science fiction
space opera
theological fiction
hasSequel The Fall of Hyperion
inspiredBy The Canterbury Tales
language English
literarySignificance celebrated for intricate structure and rich world-building
narrativeStructure frame narrative
multiple first-person viewpoints
notableCharacter Brawne Lamia
Colonel Fedmahn Kassad
Consul
Father Lenar Hoyt
Martin Silenus
Sol Weintraub
partOf Hyperion Cantos tetralogy
linked to: Hyperion Cantos
publicationYear 1989
publisher Doubleday
series Hyperion Cantos
settingPlace Hegemony of Man
settingTime 28th century
theme art and poetry
fate and free will
love
philosophy
religion
sacrifice
suffering
theology
time
war

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Hyperion title Hyperion
Dan Simmons notableWork Hyperion
Nighthawk associatedWith Hyperion
Hyperion protagonist Hyperion