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Babel: Or The Necessity Of Violence: An Arcane History Of The Oxford Translators Revolution: An Historic Fantasy Of Dark Academi-new
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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller From The Author Of The Poppy Warabsolutely Phenomenal. One Of The Most Brilliant, Razorsharp Books I'Ve Had The Pleasure Of Reading That Isn'T Just An Alternative Fantastical History, But An Interrogative One; One That Grabs Colonial History And The Industrial Revolution, Turns It Over, And Shakes It Out. Shannon Chakraborty, Bestselling Author Of The City Of Brassfrom Awardwinning Author R. F. Kuang Comes Babel, A Thematic Response To The Secret History And A Tonal Retort To Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell That Grapples With Student Revolutions, Colonial Resistance, And The Use Of Language And Translation As The Dominating Tool Of The British Empire.Traduttore, Traditore: An Act Of Translation Is Always An Act Of Betrayal.1828. Robin Swift, Orphaned By Cholera In Canton, Is Brought To London By The Mysterious Professor Lovell. There, He Trains For Years In Latin, Ancient Greek, And Chinese, All In Preparation For The Day Hell Enroll In Oxford Universitys Prestigious Royal Institute Of Translationalso Known As Babel.Babel Is The World'S Center For Translation And, More Importantly, Magic. Silver Workingthe Art Of Manifesting The Meaning Lost In Translation Using Enchanted Silver Barshas Made The British Unparalleled In Power, As Its Knowledge Serves The Empires Quest For Colonization.For Robin, Oxford Is A Utopia Dedicated To The Pursuit Of Knowledge. But Knowledge Obeys Power, And As A Chinese Boy Raised In Britain, Robin Realizes Serving Babel Means Betraying His Motherland. As His Studies Progress, Robin Finds Himself Caught Between Babel And The Shadowy Hermes Society, An Organization Dedicated To Stopping Imperial Expansion. When Britain Pursues An Unjust War With China Over Silver And Opium, Robin Must Decidecan Powerful Institutions Be Changed From Within, Or Does Revolution Always Require Violence?
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- Q: What is the genre of 'Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence'? A: 'Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence' is categorized as Dark Fantasy, blending elements of historical fiction with magical realism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Babel'? A: The author of 'Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence' is R. F. Kuang, known for her previous work, 'The Poppy War'.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: 'Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence' contains a total of 560 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Babel'? A: 'Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence' was published on August 23, 2022.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Babel' suitable for young readers? A: 'Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence' contains themes of violence and colonialism, making it more suitable for mature readers rather than young audiences.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Babel'? A: 'Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence' explores themes such as student revolutions, colonial resistance, the complexities of language, and the implications of translation.
- Q: Does the book have any illustrations or maps? A: 'Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence' does not feature illustrations or maps; it focuses on narrative and character development.
- Q: Can I find reviews of 'Babel' before purchasing? A: Yes, many reviews from readers and critics are available online, providing insights into the book's themes, writing style, and overall reception.
- Q: Is 'Babel' part of a series? A: 'Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence' is a standalone novel and is not part of a series.