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Set against the backdrop of the Scriptorium at Oxford, the narrative follows a young girl who assists her father, Dr. Murray, in the process of compiling a dictionary. Through her experiences, she discovers the significance of words, particularly those that are overlooked or forgotten. The story explores themes of language, memory, and the intimate bond between father and daughter, as well as the power of words to shape understanding and identity. The fictional elements blend with historical context, creating a rich tapestry of literary exploration.
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The Dictionary of Lost Words, Pip Williams
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- Année de publication
- 2022
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- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Pip Williams
- Publié
- 2022
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9781984820747
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Thème historique, Dictionnaires et manuels de langue, Humour, Amour, Famille, Amitié, Dictionnaires linguistiques, Cadeaux pour les dames, Histoires de vie, Angleterre, Société, Féminisme, Dictionnaires, Sur les livres, Basé sur des faits réels, Émancipation, Oxford, Suffragettes
- Première publication
- 2020
- Titre original
- The Dictionary of Lost Words
- Évaluation
- 3,95 sur 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Scriptorium at Oxford, the narrative follows a young girl who assists her father, Dr. Murray, in the process of compiling a dictionary. Through her experiences, she discovers the significance of words, particularly those that are overlooked or forgotten. The story explores themes of language, memory, and the intimate bond between father and daughter, as well as the power of words to shape understanding and identity. The fictional elements blend with historical context, creating a rich tapestry of literary exploration.