Author: Pip Williams.
The Dictionary of Forgotten Words, by Pip Williams, is remarkable for the quality of its writing and its international success in every country, and has all the elements that make it a favourite with readers. Inspired by real events and characters, the author has written an unforgettable novel that is published in more than thirty countries and has thrilled readers and the press.
Oxford, late 19th century. Motherless and hopelessly curious, Esme grows up in a world of words. Hiding under the desk of her father, one of the lexicographers of the first Oxford Dictionary, she rescues the cards of words that have been misplaced or discarded, and which help her make sense of the world. Over time, she realises that some words are considered more important than others, and that words related to the experiences of women and ordinary people often go unrecorded. So she decides to collect words for another dictionary: The Dictionary of Forgotten Words, which does reflect language used outside of academia.
Pages: 432
Publisher: MAEVA
Binding: Hard cover
ISBN: 9788419110558
RPP: 21,75 euros
