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100	1		_aWright, Elizabeth Mary, _d1863-1958
245	1	0	_aRustic Speech and Folk-Lore
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-11-16
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFolklore -- England
653			_aEnglish language -- Dialects -- England
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47364
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