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Walter W. Skeat

 
9781331910763: Nine Specimens of English Dialects, and Two Collections of Derbicisms (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore vivid English dialects and their unique words across regions and centuries. This collection presents characteristic samples of English speech, accompanied by notes, glossaries, and editor’s commentary that illuminate the voices of the past. It invites readers to hear how language varied in old diaries, songs, poems, and informal speech, blending cultural insight with linguistic detail.

The volume assembles excerpts from Yorkshire, Devon, Kent, Shetland, and other areas, showing how local speech can reflect place, trade, and history. It also includes editorial introductions that explain the origins of the pieces, the establishing of dialect study, and the role of glossaries and notes in helping modern readers understand the sounds and meanings.

What you’ll experience


  • A diverse selection of dialect samples, with context for each piece

  • Helpful notes and glossaries that explain regional terms and spellings

  • An introduction to the editors’ approach and the collection’s place in dialect study

  • A window into historical language use and regional speech patterns



Ideal for readers of linguistic history, regional language, and anyone curious about how English sounded in different places and times.

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9780331870916: Nine Specimens of English Dialects, and Two Collections of Derbicisms (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0331870916 ISBN 13 :  9780331870916
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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