
Episode 112: Northern Messenger
The History of English Podcast
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Variations in Northern and Southern English Dialects
The chapter explores the distinguishing features of the Northern and Southern dialects of English, analyzing the pronunciation and vocabulary differences through examples from an old Northern poem. It also discusses the poet's choice to compose in English and the re-emerging pride in the language. Overall, it focuses on the linguistic variations and sentiments surrounding the use of English and French during that period.
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