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Robert the Weaver

from News from Nowhere; Or, An Epoch of Rest

Dick's friend, sandy-haired, rather pale, and not stout-built. His face, though, has the characteristic happy and friendly expression. He is an intellectual, interested in mathematics, history (especially of the 19th century), and machine printing, despite lacking manual dexterity compared to Dick. He wears a gayer version of the typical future dress.

Personality Traits

InquisitiveIntellectualGood-humoredBookishEager to learnLack of practical dexterity (according to Dick)Somewhat eccentric

About Robert the Weaver

Robert the Weaver is a supporting character in William Morris's classic novel "News from Nowhere; Or, An Epoch of Rest" (1890). Dick's friend, sandy-haired, rather pale, and not stout-built. His face, though, has the characteristic happy and friendly expression. He is an intellectual, interested in mathematics, history (especially of the 19th century), and machine printing, despite lacking manual dexterity compared to Dick. He wears a gayer version of the typical future dress.

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