"[Jones] links obscure forays into dialectology with familiar canonical works of literature in surprising and innovative ways. He also has some astute insights into the politics of language in this country--a topic as current now as it was during the period about which he writes."--Shelly Fisher Fishkin, University of Texas, Austin
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"[Jones] links obscure forays into dialectology with familiar canonical works of literature in surprising and innovative ways. He also has some astute insights into the politics of language in this country--a topic as current now as it was during the period about which he writes."--Shelly Fisher Fishkin, University of Texas, Austin
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New. Brand new. Clean, unmarked pages. Fine binding and cover. Softcover. 288 p., 23 cm. "Late-19th-century America was crazy about dialect: vernacular varieties of American English entertained mass audiences in 'local color' stories, in realist novels, and in poems and plays. This text explores the aesthetic politics of the 'cult of vernacular', and reveals the origins of the trend."
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 299 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 299 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
