Ilium (novel)
A science fiction re-creation of the Iliad on Earth and Mars.
Ilium is a science fiction novel by American writer Dan Simmons, the first part of the Ilium/Olympos cycle. It concerns the re-creation of events from the Iliad on Earth and Mars, set in motion by beings who have taken on the roles of the Greek gods. The novel received a Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel of 2004.
Quick Facts
- Author
- Dan Simmons
- Cover artist
- Gary Ruddell
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Series
- Ilium/Olympos
- Genre
- Science fiction
- Publisher
- HarperCollins, Eos imprint
- Released
- 2003
Facts from the source article.
Plot summary
The novel follows three character groups: Hockenberry, a resurrected Homeric scholar who compares the Iliad to a reenacted Trojan War; humans of a future Earth, including Daeman, Harman, and Ada; and moravec robots Mahnmut the Europan and Orphu of Io, originating in the Jovian system. The narrative uses first-person present tense for Hockenberry and third-person past tense for others. The three storylines converge as the climax approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ilium (novel) published?
Ilium was published in 2003.
Who published Ilium (novel)?
Ilium was published by HarperCollins and Eos imprint.
Who illustrated Ilium (novel)?
Ilium was illustrated by Gary Ruddell.
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