02191cam a22003253u 4500 47364 UtSlPG 20260610134105.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14004537 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PE Wright, Elizabeth Mary, 1863-1958 Rustic Speech and Folk-Lore Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-11-16 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Folklore -- England English language -- Dialects -- England https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47364 88203 88203