Cover of The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson

The Diamond Age

The Diamond Age is a dystopian work by Neal Stephenson, published in 1995. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of class conflict and rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorNeal Stephenson
First published1995
ISBN-139781491543382
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

The Diamond Age is a 1990s dystopia by Neal Stephenson. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing class conflict and rebellion. Library catalogues index it under subjects including revolutions, open library staff picks, quests (expeditions), fiction, hugo award winner, and science fiction. The edition on file runs about 514 pages, has been issued by Spectra, and carries ISBN 9781491543382. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was The Diamond Age published?

The Diamond Age was first published in 1995.

Who wrote The Diamond Age?

The Diamond Age was written by Neal Stephenson.

What kind of dystopia is The Diamond Age?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, with themes of Class conflict, Rebellion. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of The Diamond Age?

A catalogued edition of The Diamond Age carries ISBN-13 9781491543382.

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