“Poetry is only secondarily about words. Primarily, it is about truth. I dealt with the Ding an Sich, the substance behind the shadow, weaving powerful concepts, similes, and connections the way an engineer would raise a skyscraper with the whiskered-alloy skeleton being constructed long before the glass and plastic and chromaluminum appears.”
Quote by Dan Simmons
Work
The Hyperion Cantos 4-Book Bundle: Hyperion, The Fall of Hyperion, Endymion, The Rise of Endymion
The Hyperion Cantos is a science fiction series that weaves together the stories of a diverse group of individuals traveling to the distant planet Hyperion. The series explores themes of religion, philosophy, and the nature of humanity. Each novel in the bundle contributes to the overarching narrative, offering unique perspectives and insights into the characters' journeys and the mysteries of Hyperion. more
Author
Dan Simmons
Dan Simmons is a renowned American author, born on April 4, 1948. His works span across multiple genres including science fiction, horror, and historical fiction, with his novels 'Hyperion' and 'The End of Eternity' being particularly acclaimed. Simmons is praised for his rich imagination and profound thematic explorations. more
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