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Oxford, 1836: At its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows.
Babel
What you need to know before your trail
Oxford, 1836.
The city of dreaming spires.
It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world.
And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows.
Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift.
Until it became a prison…
But can a student stand against an empire?
Travel Guide
Oxford, 1836.
The city of dreaming spires. It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world. At its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows…..
The author explains how and why she illustrates the city of Oxford as she does. Oxofrd Union she explains was not established until 1856 so in the novel it is called the United Debating Society as it was in 1823.
The Vaults and Garden Cafe didn’t exist in 1836 but the author really wanted her characters to go there since she loves it so much. The Twisted Root is fictional and there is no Taylor’s on Winchester Road.
Martyrs’ Memorial wasn’t completed until 1843 but it is in the novel.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Babel
Destination/Location: Oxford Author: R F Kuang Departure: 1836
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