Dan Simmons
Dan Simmons (1948–2026) was an American writer, novelist and speculative fiction author.
Also recorded as Daniel Joseph Simmons.
Overview
Born at Peoria in 1948, died at Longmont in 2026.
In detail
Dan Simmons studied at Washington University in St. Louis and Wabash College. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is literary activity, fantasy literature and science fiction. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are science fiction, horror fiction, fantasy and horror. Karel Čapek, Yunmen Wenyan and Harlan Ellison are recorded as an influence.
Works named in the authority record are Song of Kali and Hyperion.
Distinctions recorded are Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Short Story, Bob Morane award for best foreign novel, World Fantasy Award for Best Novel and Bram Stoker Award for Novel.
Sources
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“Dan Simmons”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q297538: Dan Simmons
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