The Dictionary of Lost Words - Pip Williams

Title: The Dictionary of Lost Words 
Author: Pip Williams

The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams is a beautifully written historical novel that weaves together language, identity, and the female experience. Set during the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, the story follows Esme, a young girl who collects words discarded by the male lexicographers of the time. As she grows up, Esme realises that words and the stories they represent are often shaped by those in power, leaving many voices – particularly women’s – unheard. Through Esme’s journey, Pip Williams explores how language and meaning shape our understanding of the world.

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