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Appalachian aphorisms : an unrepentant study of the hillbilly tongue / Matthew Soles, 2002 November 26

 Item — Box: 259, Folder: 4
Identifier: FA 1 Item 2815

Scope and Contents note

Soles explores the blunt and sometimes shocking statements that are common in West Virginia. Discusses the characteristics of hillbilly language, which often incorporates metaphors and profanity to create sharpness. Explains how the younger generation has developed more generic speech from global society. Discusses how Appalachian aphorisms reflect the attitude and values of backwoods people. Created by Matthew Soles while enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 class during fall semester of 2002 at Brigham Young University.

Dates

  • Other: 2002 November 26

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1 volume (21 pages) ; 28 cm

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English

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