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Soaring to #2 on The Sunday Times and #1 on The New York Times bestseller lists, R.F. Kuang's 'Babel' has captivated readers worldwide. This tour de force has been lauded as 'one for Philip Pullman fans' by The Times, whilst Glamour declares it 'an automatic buy'.
Set in Oxford, 1836, the narrative unfolds in the hallowed halls of Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. This bastion of knowledge stands as the epicentre of the Empire's might, where the art of translation wields unparalleled power. Enter Robin Swift, an orphan from Canton, brought to England by a mysterious guardian. Initially dazzled by Babel's promise, Swift soon finds himself ensnared in a world where every translation is an act of betrayal.
Kuang's razor-sharp prose weaves an ambitious tale of empire, rebellion, and the dark underbelly of academia. This ingenious fantasy explores the violence of colonialism and the sacrifices demanded by resistance. Can a mere student challenge the might of an empire built on words?
Samantha Shannon, author of 'The Priory of the Orange Tree', hails 'Babel' as 'a masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge... a stark picture of the cruelty of empire, a distillation of dark academia, and a riveting blend of fantasy and historical fiction'.
Prepare to be enthralled by this incendiary novel that deftly combines historical fiction with fantasy, offering a scathing critique of imperial power and the transformative potential of language.
Book ISBN: | 9780008501853 |
Book Author: | R.F. Kuang |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | HarperVoyager |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 200 x 128 x 35 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-09-28 |
Book Pagination: | 560 pages |
Book Weight: | 370g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’