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Broken English: Dialects and the Politics of Language in Renaissance Writings



During the Renaissance, the English language was characterized by various dialects that were often in conflict with each other. In her work, Blank explores how these alternative forms of English were portrayed in both linguistic and literary texts. more details
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  • Conflict between different dialects of English: The Renaissance period saw a clash between various dialects of the English language, and this is a key feature explored by Blank. This conflict often took place in both linguistic and literary texts, and Blank delves into how these differences were portrayed.
  • Representation in linguistic and literary texts: Blank examines how these dialects were represented in both linguistic and literary texts. This includes analyzing the use of language and dialect in literature, as well as the attitudes and opinions expressed towards different dialects in linguistic texts.
  • Influence on the development of English: The Renaissance period was a crucial time in the development of the English language, and Blank examines how the conflict between dialects influenced this development. She also explores how these dialects eventually merged to form the standardized English we know today.


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Author Paula Blank
Format Hardcover
ISBN 9780415137799
Publication Date 16/04/2006
Publisher ROUTLEDGE
Manufacturer Taylor & Francis Ltd
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During the Renaissance, the English language was characterized by various dialects that were often in conflict with each other. In her work, Blank explores how these alternative forms of English were portrayed in both linguistic and literary texts.

The English language in the Renaissance was in many ways a collection of competing Englishes. Blank investigates the representation of alternative vernaculars in both linguistic and literary works of the time.
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