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The Dictionary of Lost Words

A Novel

byPip Williams

Genres: Feminism Fiction History Feminist Literary Criticism Women in Science and Tech Life-Rediscovery Journeys

Who is this book for? Readers interested in feminism, historical fiction, and the power of language.

Topics LoveIdentityFreedomSurvivalCourage

MoodHopeful, Reflective

Female protagonist

RomanceMinor Subplot

"Originally published in Australia by Affirm Press in 2020"--Title page verso.

Language

Published on

06/04/2021

Pages

400

Format

hardcover

ISBN

9780593160190

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