TY - BOOK AU - Lyra,F.W. TI - Plattdeutsche Briefe, Erzählungen und Gedichte: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf Sprichwörter und eigenthümliche Redensarten des Landvolks in Westphalen AV - PT PY - 2014/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Low German literature KW - Low German literature -- Germany -- Osnabrück N1 - Release date is 2014-01-28; Produced by Heiko Evermann, Joachim Kreimer-de Fries (Sponsor der Digitalisierung des Buchs bei www.digiwunschbuch.de), Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen (Durchführen der Digitalisierung), Marc-Andre Seekamp and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Plattdeutsche Briefe, Erzählungen und Gedichte" by F. W. Lyra is a collection of letters, stories, and poems written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the rich nuances and traditions of the Westphalian dialect, particularly emphasizing old expressions, proverbs, and the cultural narratives of rural life in Westphalia. The collection is not only a literary endeavor but also a valuable contribution to the preservation of the dialect and the cultural heritage associated with it. The opening of the collection sets a reflective tone, introducing the author’s motivation to document and celebrate the Westphalian dialect, which he believes is in danger of falling into obscurity. Lyra's introduction highlights his deep connection to the rural culture and language, as he aims to depict the life and customs of its people through various literary forms. He presents this work as both a faithful representation of the authentic vernacular and an entertaining read, hoping to engage both the older and younger generations in appreciating their linguistic heritage. Throughout the preface, there's a recurring emphasis on the importance of understanding and preserving this dialect in the face of modern influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44784 ER -