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Poems of Rural Life: IN THE DORSET DIALECT. (Cram Edition)

Poems of Rural Life: IN THE DORSET DIALECT. (Cram Edition)

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LinguisticsGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1026175569
ISBN13: 9781026175569
Publisher: Xpresspress
Published: Jul 1 2026
Pages: 816
Weight: 2.47
Height: 1.62 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Poems of Rural Life pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

Experience the heart of 19th-century Dorset through the evocative verse of William Barnes in Poems of Rural Life in the Dorset Dialect. This collection offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the rhythms and realities of rural existence in the distinctive dialect of the region. Barnes's poems celebrate the landscapes, traditions, and people of Dorset, preserving a rich cultural heritage within his carefully crafted lines.

A significant contribution to both regional poetry and linguistic studies, this volume presents a vibrant tapestry of pastoral life. Explore themes of community, nature, and the simple joys of everyday existence, all rendered with authenticity and charm. Poems of Rural Life in the Dorset Dialect is a testament to the power of language to capture and preserve the essence of a place and its people, offering readers an opportunity to connect with a world both familiar and wonderfully unique.

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