Paula Blank investigates the representation of alternative vernaculars - the dialects of early modern English - in both linguistic and literary works of the period.

Blank argues that Renaissance authors such as Spenser, Shakespeare and Jonson helped to construct the idea of a national language, variously known as 'true' English or 'pure' English or the 'King's English', by distinguishing its dialects - and sometimes by creating those dialects themselves.

Broken English reveals how the Renaissance 'invention' of dialect forged modern alliances of language and cultural authority.

This book will be of interest to scholars and students of Renaissance studies and Renaissance English literature.

It will also make fascinating reading for anyone with an interest in the history of English language.

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Format:Hardback
Pages:220 pages
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date:10/10/1996
Category:
- Dialect, slang & jargon
- Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800
ISBN:9780415137799

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