The dictionary of lost words : a novel
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The Dictionary of Lost Words is a work of fiction. All incidents and dialogue, and all characters with the exception of some well-known historical figures, are products of the author's imagination and are not to be construed as real. Before the lost word, there was another. It arrived at the Scriptorium in a second-hand envelope, the old address crossed out and Dr Murray, Sunnyside, Oxford, written in its place. It was Da's job to open the post and mine to sit on his lap, like a queen on her throne, andhelp him ease each word out of its folded cradle. He'd tell me what pile to put it on and sometimes he'd pause, cover my hand with his, and guide my finger up and down and around the letters, sounding them into my ear. He'd say the word, and I would echoit, then he'd tell me what it meant--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Williams, P. (2021). The dictionary of lost words: a novel (First U.S. edition.). Ballantine Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Williams, Pip, 1969-. 2021. The Dictionary of Lost Words: A Novel. Ballantine Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Williams, Pip, 1969-. The Dictionary of Lost Words: A Novel Ballantine Group, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Williams, Pip. The Dictionary of Lost Words: A Novel First U.S. edition., Ballantine Group, 2021.
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