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victorian-revival
The cultural movement influencing aesthetics, social norms, and even media consumption, emphasizing tradition and uniformity among the upper classes.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Diamond Age (1996)Neal Stephenson
Chapter 22
In this chapter, John Percival Hackworth wakes up troubled by thoughts of a planned crime and observes his family and surroundings during a quiet morning in New Chusan. The narrative details the contrast between the privileged lifestyle of Hackworth's family and the noisy, lower-class environment outside, while also highlighting the social and technological context of their world. Hackworth prepares to leave for work, determined to complete a secret project and bring a surprise for his daughter Fiona.