Babel by R. F. Kuang

Step into a world of magic, language, empire, and rebellion with Babel by R. F. Kuang. Set in nineteenth-century Oxford, this powerful dark academia fantasy follows Robin Swift, an orphan from Canton who is brought to England and trained at Oxford's prestigious Babel institute, where the study of languages and translation is connected to mysterious silver-working magic. As Robin discovers the true cost of the empire's power and the role Babel plays in maintaining it, he is forced to confront questions of colonialism, identity, friendship, loyalty, and resistance. Blending historical fiction, fantasy, academia, and political themes, Babel is an engaging choice for readers who enjoy dark academia, fantasy novels, historical fiction, literary fiction, magic, and thought-provoking stories.

• Written by award-winning author R. F. Kuang
• Set in nineteenth-century Oxford
• Combines dark academia, fantasy, and historical fiction
• Features magical silver-working connected to language and translation
• Explores colonialism, identity, power, friendship, and rebellion
• Ideal for readers who enjoy intelligent and thought-provoking fantasy