Summary - Babel
Based On The Book By R.F. Kuang

SUMMARY BABELBASED ON THE BOOK BY R.F. KUANG SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES CONTENTArrival and Introduction to BabelLife in London and Initial TrainingBabel and the Power of TranslationThe Art of Silver-WorkingStruggles of Identity and LoyaltyDiscovering ResistanceBetrayal and ConsequencesRevolution and RebellionResolution and AftermathGeneral Analysis and Themes ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK“Babel” by R.F. Kuang is a historical fantasy set in 19th-century England, where linguistic translation holds magical power. The story follows Robin Swift, a Chinese orphan taken to study at Babel, a prestigious institution that trains translators to use silver-working to manipulate reality. As Robin excels in his studies, he begins to uncover the darker implications of Babel's work, which is deeply tied to British colonialism. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, power, and resistance, delving into the ethical complexities of using knowledge for control and the consequences of rebellion against an oppressive system.