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The story describes a highly acclaimed novel titled "BABEL," which has achieved significant success, reaching the #2 spot on The Sunday Times bestseller list and claiming the #1 position on The New York Times bestseller list. The book has received praise and recognition from various publications, including The Times, Glamour, Evening Standard, and the Daily Mail.
The story is set in Oxford in 1836 and revolves around Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation, which holds immense power in the Empire. The protagonist, Robin Swift, an orphan brought to England from Canton, initially sees Babel as a paradise but soon realizes it has turned into a prison.
The novel explores themes of power, colonialism, and resistance, delving into the impact of language and translation. It is described as an incendiary and riveting blend of fantasy and historical fiction, combining dark academia with a powerful portrayal of the cruelty of empire. The author, R.F. Kuang, is praised for creating a masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge.
The story is set in Oxford in 1836 and revolves around Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation, which holds immense power in the Empire. The protagonist, Robin Swift, an orphan brought to England from Canton, initially sees Babel as a paradise but soon realizes it has turned into a prison.
The novel explores themes of power, colonialism, and resistance, delving into the impact of language and translation. It is described as an incendiary and riveting blend of fantasy and historical fiction, combining dark academia with a powerful portrayal of the cruelty of empire. The author, R.F. Kuang, is praised for creating a masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge.
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Publisher
HarperVoyager
Language
English
Paperback
560 pages
ISBN-10
0008501823
ISBN-13
978-0008501822
About the author
R. F. Kuang
Marshall Scholar, Yale PhD candidate in East Asian Languages and Literatures, and New York Times bestselling author of The Poppy War trilogy and Babel
Rebecca F. Kuang is the #1 New York Times bestselling and Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy Award nominated author of Babel, the Poppy War trilogy, and the forthcoming Yellowface. She is a Marshall Scholar, translator, and has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford. She...
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