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Ilium

By Dan Simmons
Series: Gollancz S.F.
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Ilium by Dan Simmons is a genre-bending novel that intertwines elements of science fiction and classical mythology. It follows scholars who are re-creating the Trojan War on Earth, powerful beings resembling Greek gods, and futuristic humans exploring Mars. The narrative weaves these strands into a thrilling and imaginative exploration of history, technology, and human nature.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy imaginative reimaginings of classic literature with a science fiction twist. It weaves together elements of Greek mythology, futuristic technology, and epic battles, making it a gripping choice for those who relish intricate storytelling and grand, interwoven narratives. Fans of complex world-building and character-driven plots are likely to find this book particularly engaging.

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Ilium

A compelling melding of ancient Greek mythology and space opera from one of SF's masters.

'Sets the standard for SF in the new century' Peter F. Hamilton 'Beautifully written, chock full of literary references, grand scenery and fascinating characters, this book represents Simmons at his best' Publishers Weekly 10,000 copies sold in its trade editions The long-awaited new SF epic from the author of Hyperion An intelligent and highly literate SF take on Greek mythology The Hyperion series is credited with reviving space opera Dan Simmons is an award-winning bestseller author A cutting-edge space opera for the 21st century from the Hugo Award-winning author who re-invigorated SF in the 1990s with the ground-breaking Hyperion books.

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Taking the events and characters of the Iliad as his jumping-off point, Dan Simmons has created an epic of time travel and savage warfare. Travellers from 40,000 years in the future return to Homer's Greece and rewrite history forever, their technology impacting on the population in a godlike fashion.

This is broad scope space opera rich in classical and literary allusion, from one of the key figures in 1990s world SF. Ilium marks a return to the genre for one of its greats.

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Ilium by Dan Simmons receives praise for its ambitious blend of classical literature and speculative science fiction. Reviewers admire its intricate plot, complex characters, and imaginative reworking of the Trojan War within a futuristic setting. Some readers note that its dense narrative and numerous references might require close attention, but overall, it's regarded as a captivating and rewarding read for fans of the genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575075603

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 372g

Pages: 656

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Dan Simmons Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Gollancz S.F.

About the Author

Dan Simmons arrived on the scene with the epic horror novel Carrion Comfort. Then in the 1990s he rewrote the SF rulebook with his Hyperion Cantos quartet. He has also written thrillers. Alongside his writing, he maintains a career as a college lecturer in English Literature in the USA.

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