The Dictionary of Lost Words
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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, Philippa Williams
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- Rok vydania
- 2021
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- Titul
- The Dictionary of Lost Words
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Philippa Williams
- Vydavateľ
- Chatto & Windus
- Rok vydania
- 2021
- Väzba
- pevná
- ISBN10
- 1784743860
- ISBN13
- 9781784743864
- Kategórie
- Svetová história, Materstvo a rodičovstvo, Darčeky pre mužov
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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.