In c. 2732, the Hegemony of Man comprises hundreds of planets connected by farcaster portals. The … See more

• The Consul is the former planetary governor of Hyperion. He is enigmatic for much of the first novel, observing and recording the stories of the other Shrike Pilgrims but reluctant to share his own. He is one of on… See more

In the 1970s, Simmons was an elementary school teacher in a small town in Missouri. He began telling stories to his pupils, which eventually grew to become "The Death of a Centaur", a story which would later appear in his collec… See more

Hyperion was well received critically. The New York Times praised its literary references, its format, and its treatment of the Ultimate Intelligences. Other reviews call it a cult classic, praising Simmons's worldbuildi… See more

The novel won the 1990 Hugo Award for Best Novel and the 1990 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. It was nominated for the 1991 BSFA Award for Best Novel. With its sequel The Fall of Hyperion, … See more