Hyperion
1989 novel by Dan Simmons
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Summary
Hyperion is a literary work[1]. Hyperion ranks in the top 0.46% of literary work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,073 views/month, #132 of 28,446).[2]
Key Facts
- Author: Dan Simmons[3]
- Award received: Hugo Award for Best Novel[4], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[5], Ignotus Award for Best Novel[6], Tähtivaeltaja Award[7], Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[8]
- Publisher: Doubleday[9]
- Genre: science fantasy[10], space opera[11], science fiction[12]
- Named after: Hyperion[13]
- Followed by: The Fall of Hyperion[14]
- Part of the series: Hyperion Cantos[15]
- Place of publication: United States[16]
- Language of work or name: English[17]
- Country of origin: United States[18]
- Publication date: June 1989[19]
- Cover art by: Gary Ruddell[20]
- Has edition or translation: Hyperion[21], Q137779617[22], Q137843227[23], Q137855725[24]
- Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[25], Arthur C. Clarke Award[26], BSFA Award for Best Novel[27], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel[28]
- Title: Hyperion[29], Hypérion[30], Гиперион[31], Хиперион[32], Hiperion[33], ハイペリオン[34], Гіперіон[35]
- Different from: Hyperion[36]
- Form of creative work: novel[37]
Why It Matters
Hyperion has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] Hyperion is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
What awards did Hyperion receive?
Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Novel[4], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[5], Ignotus Award for Best Novel[6], and Tähtivaeltaja Award[7].