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Translating the beloved tale into the Appalachian dialect, this version presents the story as a folktale, akin to an adult recounting it to a child. Set in post-Civil-War West Virginia, it retains the essence of the original while adapting the language to reflect the region's rich culture. The translation employs a literary orthography, steering clear of excessive "eye-dialect," ensuring accessibility for readers. A glossary is included to aid understanding, making this rendition both familiar and unique for a diverse audience.
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Alice's Adventures in an Appalachian Wonderland, Lewis Carroll
- Language
- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Alice's Adventures in an Appalachian Wonderland
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lewis Carroll
- Publisher
- Evertype
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 152
- ISBN13
- 9781782010104
- Category
- Fairy tales / Children’s books
- Description
- Translating the beloved tale into the Appalachian dialect, this version presents the story as a folktale, akin to an adult recounting it to a child. Set in post-Civil-War West Virginia, it retains the essence of the original while adapting the language to reflect the region's rich culture. The translation employs a literary orthography, steering clear of excessive "eye-dialect," ensuring accessibility for readers. A glossary is included to aid understanding, making this rendition both familiar and unique for a diverse audience.