The City of Gold and Lead

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This novel was originally intended for young adult readers, therefore the language is simple English. The novel is written in English even though the characters speak many different languages, including English, French, and German. None of the foreign words are written in the novel, but the use of these foreign languages is mentioned and suggested to have been translated into English for congruity throughout the novel. The only foreign words that exist are words Will tells to Fritz in describing a conversation he has had with his Master in which the Master used words from his native language. These words are gibberish and Will presents them as such; therefore, there is nothing for the reader to attempt to comprehend.