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The Difference Engine

William Gibson, Bruce Sterling
eng. The Difference Engine · 1990
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book is considered one of the first examples of the steampunk genre, combining elements of the Victorian era and science fiction.
  • The novel is set in an alternate history where Charles Babbage completed his Analytical Engine, leading to a computer revolution in the 19th century.
  • The book explores themes of technology's impact on society and politics, as well as issues of class inequality and power.
  • The novel includes numerous historical figures, such as Lord Byron and John Keats, who play significant roles in the alternate universe.
  • The book was nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award and the British Science Fiction Association Award.
The Difference Engine
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Date of publication: 26 February 2025
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William Gibson, Bruce Sterling
Original title: eng. The Difference Engine · 1990
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