Babel
What's it about
Have you ever felt like an outsider, your voice lost in translation? Discover how language can become your greatest weapon. This summary reveals how mastering the hidden meanings in words can unlock immense power, influence, and even wealth in a world that tries to silence you. You'll learn the secrets of silver-working, a magical art fueled by the untranslatable nuances between languages. Follow a young scholar's journey into a secret society at Oxford, where he uncovers how this power is used to build an empire on the backs of others, forcing him to choose between personal success and revolutionary justice.
Meet the author
R.F. Kuang is a Marshall Scholar and a PhD candidate in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale, focusing on modern Chinese literature and translation studies. Her academic pursuits and personal experiences with language and cultural assimilation directly inform the intricate world and powerful themes of colonialism and resistance explored in Babel. This unique background provides an authentic, deeply researched foundation for her award-winning speculative fiction.
What's it about
Have you ever felt like an outsider, your voice lost in translation? Discover how language can become your greatest weapon. This summary reveals how mastering the hidden meanings in words can unlock immense power, influence, and even wealth in a world that tries to silence you. You'll learn the secrets of silver-working, a magical art fueled by the untranslatable nuances between languages. Follow a young scholar's journey into a secret society at Oxford, where he uncovers how this power is used to build an empire on the backs of others, forcing him to choose between personal success and revolutionary justice.
Meet the author
R.F. Kuang is a Marshall Scholar and a PhD candidate in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale, focusing on modern Chinese literature and translation studies. Her academic pursuits and personal experiences with language and cultural assimilation directly inform the intricate world and powerful themes of colonialism and resistance explored in Babel. This unique background provides an authentic, deeply researched foundation for her award-winning speculative fiction.
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