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The Swarm

science fiction novel by Frank Schätzing
VisualArtwork literary_work Q1196780
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The Swarm is a visual artwork classified under the genres of techno-thriller, science fiction, and thriller . It belongs to a category of works that blend speculative technology with high-stakes narrative tension . The artwork draws on elements common to science fiction and thriller traditions to construct its visual and thematic framework . Its classification as a techno-thriller indicates an emphasis on technological systems as central to its plot or aesthetic .

The Swarm

Summary

The Swarm is a literary work[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of literary_work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • The Swarm authored Frank Schätzing[3].
  • The Swarm's instance of is recorded as literary work[4].
  • The Swarm's genre is techno-thriller[5].
  • The Swarm's genre is science fiction[6].
  • The Swarm's genre is thriller[7].
  • The Swarm's language of work or name is recorded as German[8].
  • The Swarm's country of origin is recorded as Germany[9].
  • The Swarm was published on +2009-00-00T00:00:00Z[10].
  • The Swarm was published on +2008-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • The Swarm's main subject is marine biology[12].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Der Schwarm'}[13].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'pl', 'text': 'Odwet oceanu'}[14].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'zh', 'text': 'Qun'}[15].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'tr', 'text': 'Sürü'}[16].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Den femte dag'}[17].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'sv', 'text': 'Den femte dagen'}[18].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'fi', 'text': 'Pedot'}[19].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Abysses'}[20].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'nl', 'text': 'De zwerm'}[21].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'El quinto día'}[22].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'sl', 'text': 'Peti dan'}[23].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'ro', 'text': 'Adâncuri'}[24].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'it', 'text': 'Il quinto giorno'}[25].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'pt', 'text': 'O quinto dia'}[26].
  • The Swarm's title is recorded as {'lang': 'nb', 'text': 'Svermen'}[27].

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Authorship and Creation

The Swarm authored Frank Schätzing[3].

Publication

Publication dates include +2009-00-00T00:00:00Z[10] and +2008-00-00T00:00:00Z[11]. The Swarm's language of work or name is recorded as German[8]. Genres include techno-thriller[5], science fiction[6], and thriller[7].

Subject and Themes

The Swarm's main subject is marine biology[12].

Why It Matters

The Swarm ranks in the top 3% of literary_work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Related Entities

Germany literary work marine biology

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · KaleemBot bot · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has edition or translation → ['Q122128003', 'Q122130820']
    Award received → Q139589521
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  2. 4w ago · Pfadintegral · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Publication date → +2009-00-00T00:00:00Z, +2008-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  3. 4w ago · Iamcarbon · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of origin → —
    Country of origin → Germany
    Form of creative work → novel
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