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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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- Released
- 2022
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Pip Williams
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9781984820747
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Language Textbooks & Dictionaries, Humor, Love, Family, Friendship, Language Dictionaries, Gifts for women, Realistic Fiction, Society, England, Feminism, Dictionaries, About Books, Based on True Events, Emancipation, Oxford, Suffragettes
- First published
- 2020
- Original title
- The Dictionary of Lost Words
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 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.