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Explore the sound and spirit of Cape Cod speech in this scholarly collection.
This volume surveys how writers use dialect to create character, mood, and place, offering both thoughtful analysis and practical examples drawn from the Cape Cod region.
This edition anchors its discussion in how dialogue can feel authentic without losing readability. It also presents authentic local speech through notes and examples that illuminate how language mirrors culture and time. Although rooted in Cape Cod, the volume situates its observations within broader debates about dialect writing and linguistic variation.- A clear argument about how authors convey character through dialect choices.
- Illustrative notes and short passages that show dialect in action.
- Context for readers interested in regional language, literature, or writing craft.
- Historical snapshots that connect dialect to place and community life.
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