The Diamond Age

Interesting Facts

• The book describes a world where nanotechnology has reached an incredible level of development, allowing for the creation of virtually any object from basic elements.
• One of the central elements of the plot is the interactive book «A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer», designed to educate and raise a little girl named Nell.
• The book explores themes of social inequality and class differences, showing how technology can both improve and exacerbate these issues.
• Stephenson creates a complex and detailed world with various cultural and political factions, such as the Neo-Victorians and the Han.
• One of the key characters is John Percival Hackworth, an engineer who creates «A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer» and becomes a central figure in the plot's development.