Dialect in Film and Literature

Dialect in Film and Literature
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 267
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ISBN-10 : 9781137393944
ISBN-13 : 1137393947
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Download or read book Dialect in Film and Literature written by Jane Hodson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-09 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a dialect? How are dialects represented in film and literature? How can they be analysed? In the first textbook to cover dialect representation in both film and literature, Jane Hodson explores why and how different varieties of English are used. In order to link the concepts to actual usage, illustrative examples of popular films, classic novels and poems are discussed throughout the text. Dialect in Film and Literature: - Examines the key differences between the handling of dialect in literature and film. - Draws on recent work in linguistics to examine a range of topics, including metalanguage, identity and authenticity. - Includes useful teaching resources, such as exercises and suggestions for further reading. Written for students of English language and literature, this is a lively introduction to the fascinating field of dialect representation.


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