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Science Fiction· United States

The Diamond Age

by Neal Stephenson
Aggregate Editorial Score62/100
★Hugo Award
Published 1996512 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Neal Stephenson's The Diamond Age (1996) stands as one of the most significant works of science fiction of its era. A stolen nanotechnology primer designed to raise an exceptional girl falls into the hands of a poor child named Nell, whose education through the interactive book reshapes her world and the future. Stephenson's Hugo Award winner is a lush, complex vision of a post-cyberpunk future and the power of education. Themes of nanotechnology, education, class run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 1996.

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Hugo Award
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Neal Stephenson
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Diamond Age about?

A stolen nanotechnology primer designed to raise an exceptional girl falls into the hands of a poor child named Nell, whose education through the interactive book reshapes her world and the future. Stephenson's Hugo Award winner is a lush, complex vision of a post-cyberpunk future and the power of education.

Who wrote The Diamond Age?

The Diamond Age was written by Neal Stephenson, from United States. First published in 1996.

What awards has The Diamond Age won?

The Diamond Age has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 1996.

Is The Diamond Age worth reading?

The Diamond Age is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 49/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in nanotechnology, education, class.