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Name: Lempriere's Wörterbuch
Author: Lawrence Norfolk

📘 Lempriere's Wörterbuch by Lawrence Norfolk

Lempriere's Wörterbuch blends historical narratives with mythological themes in a vivid portrayal of the study of language and its power to shape history. The novel follows a lexicographer’s journey across London, France, and the Roman world, revealing how the written word can both record and influence conspiratorial agendas. Rich in historiographical insight, it examines the interplay between personal investigation, cultural memory, and the larger forces that shape how histories are told and remembered.

First publish date: August 1, 1998

Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Lawrence Norfolk

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