Author: Dan Simmons
Hyperion by Dan Simmons is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that blends elements of space opera, time travel, and literary storytelling. Set in a far-future interstellar civilization known as the Hegemony of Man, the novel follows seven pilgrims traveling to the distant world of Hyperion, where the mysterious and deadly Shrike awaits. Each traveler has their own deeply personal reason for undertaking this perilous journey, and as they share their stories, a larger, more intricate tapestry of history, politics, and fate begins to unfold. Inspired by The Canterbury Tales, Hyperion is a richly woven narrative that explores themes of destiny, technology, religion, and the human condition.
Summary:
In the 29th century, humanity has expanded across the galaxy under the rule of the Hegemony of Man, a vast interstellar government that maintains order through an advanced AI network called the TechnoCore and instantaneous travel via a system of portals known as farcasters. However, tensions are rising between the Hegemony, the enigmatic TechnoCore, and the barbaric Ousters, a group of space-dwelling humans who reject Hegemony rule. In the midst...
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