Hyperion Cantos facts for kids
The Hyperion Cantos is a series of exciting science fiction books written by Dan Simmons. These stories take you on a thrilling journey through space, exploring a future where humanity has spread across many planets. The books are known for their deep characters, complex plots, and amazing ideas about technology, time travel, and what it means to be human.
The first book, Hyperion, won the famous Hugo Award for best novel in 1990. This award is like a big prize for the best science fiction or fantasy story of the year. The Fall of Hyperion was also nominated for the Nebula Award in 1990, another important award in science fiction. Several books in the series, including Hyperion (1990), The Fall of Hyperion (1991), and The Rise of Endymion (1998), also won the Locus Award for best science fiction novel. The author has even mentioned that a movie might be made about these books!
Books in the Series
The Hyperion Cantos is made up of four main novels that tell a grand story across many years and planets.
- Hyperion (1989)
- The Fall of Hyperion (1990)
- Endymion (1996)
- The Rise of Endymion (1997)
Short Stories
Besides the main novels, there are also a few shorter stories that take place in the same universe, giving you more glimpses into this amazing future.
- Orphans of the Helix
- Remembering Siri
- The Death of the Centaur
Images for kids
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Hyperion book cover
See also
In Spanish: Los cantos de Hyperion para niños
