Rustic Speech and Folk-Lore by Elizabeth Mary Wright
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"Rustic Speech and Folk-Lore" by Elizabeth Mary Wright is an exploration of dialect speech and folklore written in the early 20th century. The work presents a compilation of various English dialects, highlighting their unique vocabulary, pronunciations, and the rich cultural practices associated with them. By examining rustic speech alongside superstitions and customs, the author aims to demonstrate the depth and beauty of dialects often misunderstood or dismissed by the educated classes. At
the start of the book, Wright explains her motivation for the text, which stems from an article she wrote that received positive feedback. She outlines her intent not to create a comprehensive study of a specific dialect, but rather to provide a broad overview that represents the diverse linguistic landscape of English. She emphasizes that dialect speakers adhere to their own grammatical rules and sound laws, showcasing the complexity and expressive power of their language. Wright's preface sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the linguistic and folkloric elements that will unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wright, Elizabeth Mary, 1863-1958 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14004537 |
| Title | Rustic Speech and Folk-Lore |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Folklore -- England |
| Subject | English language -- Dialects -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47364 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1804 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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