Kay, Billy
Scots: The Mither Tongue
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845960520
- author:
- Kay, Billy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mainstream Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 153 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- Dialectology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Mither Tongue: A Renewed Debate on Scotland's Linguistic Future Billy Kay renews the social, cultural, and political debate on Scotland's linguistic future in this revised edition. He compares Scottish with other European lesser-used languages, highlighting its survival in various dialects, literature, and song. Kay celebrates the unique characteristics of the Scots language, exploring its place within Europe's linguistic landscape. This thought-provoking book is a valuable contribution to discussions about language, culture, and identity. With 288 pages, this paperback edition offers a comprehensive exploration of Scotland's linguistic heritage.
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