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Native Tongue

by Suzette Haden Elgin
Amy Landon
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Originally published in 1984, this classic dystopian trilogy is a testament to the power of language and women's collective action. In 2205, the Nineteenth Amendment has long been repealed and women are only valued for their utility. The Earth's economy depends on an insular group of linguists who "breed" women to be perfect interstellar translators until they are sent to the Barren House to await death. But instead, these women are slowly creating a language of their own to make resistance possible. Ignorant to this brewing revolution, Nazareth, a brilliant linguist, and Michaela, a servant, both seek emancipation in their own ways. But their personal rebellions risk exposing the secret language, and threaten the possibility of freedom for all.
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Series: Native Tongue Publisher: HighBridge Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781684572991
  • File size: 394842 KB
  • Release date: July 16, 2019
  • Duration: 13:42:35

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781684572991
  • File size: 394859 KB
  • Release date: July 16, 2019
  • Duration: 13:43:32
  • Number of parts: 12
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Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction

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Originally published in 1984, this classic dystopian trilogy is a testament to the power of language and women's collective action. In 2205, the Nineteenth Amendment has long been repealed and women are only valued for their utility. The Earth's economy depends on an insular group of linguists who "breed" women to be perfect interstellar translators until they are sent to the Barren House to await death. But instead, these women are slowly creating a language of their own to make resistance possible. Ignorant to this brewing revolution, Nazareth, a brilliant linguist, and Michaela, a servant, both seek emancipation in their own ways. But their personal rebellions risk exposing the secret language, and threaten the possibility of freedom for all.
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Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction