Babel
No. of pages 362
Published: 2011
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"Babel" by R.F. Kuang is a fantastical exploration of language, colonialism, and revolution set in 19th-century Oxford. The protagonist, Robin, is a young Chinese orphan brought to England and trained at the prestigious Royal Institute of Translation, known as Babel. As he masters the art of translation, he discovers the darker implications of linguistic power and the exploitation inherent in colonial practices. Caught between two worlds, Robin grapples with his identity and the moral dilemmas of using magic derived from language. The story delves into themes of loyalty, culture, and the fight against oppression, culminating in a gripping conflict. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Peace Child Trilogy .
There are 362 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2011 by Bridge House Publishing .
Lynne Huggins-Cooper is an established Letts' author. Gill James is an experienced primary school French teacher.
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