Bermudian English

Bermudian English
Author: Nicole Eberle
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2021-05-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9027260044

Bermudian English. A sociohistorical and linguistic profile focuses on a hitherto severely under-researched variety of English. The book traces the origins and development of Bermudian English, so as to situate the variety within the canon of other lesser-known varieties of English, and provides a first in-depth description of its variable morphosyntactic structure. Relying on sociolinguistic interview data and combining qualitative, typological and quantitative, variationist analyses of selected morphosyntactic features, it sheds light on structural affiliations of Bermudian English and argues for a two-way transfer pattern where Bermudian English plays an important role in the development of a number of other English(-based) varieties in the wider geographical region. Complementing existing studies which document such varieties, this book contributes to the body of research that describes the diversity of English(-based) varieties around the globe, filling a notable gap.

A Brave Vessel

A Brave Vessel
Author: Hobson Woodward
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2010-06-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 0143117521

"At once a penetrating work of literary analysis and a riveting historical narrative." -Nathaniel Philbrick Merging maritime adventure and early colonial history, A Brave Vessel charts a little-known chapter of the past that offers a window on the inspiration for one of Shakespeare's greatest works. In 1609, aspiring writer William Strachey set sail for the New World aboard the Sea Venture, only to wreck on the shores of Bermuda. Strachey's meticulous account of the tragedy, the castaways' time in Bermuda, and their arrival in a devastated Jamestown, remains among the most vivid writings of the early colonial period. Though Strachey had literary aspirations, only in the hands of another William would his tale make history as The Tempest-a fascinating connection across time and literature that Hobson Woodward brings vividly to life.

Modelling World Englishes

Modelling World Englishes
Author: Buschfeld Sarah Buschfeld
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2020-07-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1474445896

This book brings together two types of varieties of English that have so far been treated separately: postcolonial and non-postcolonial Englishes. It examines these varieties of English against the backdrop of current World Englishes theory, with a special focus on the extra- and Intra-Territorial Forces (EIF) Model. Bringing together a range of distinguished researchers in the field, each chapter tests the validity of this new model, analyses a different variety of English and assesses it in relation to current models of World Englishes. In doing so, the book ends the long-standing conceptual gap between postcolonial and non-postcolonial Englishes and integrates these in a unified framework of World Englishes. Case studies examine English(es) in England, Namibia, the United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore, the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, Australia, North America, the Bahamans, Trinidad, Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena, Bermuda, and the Falkland Islands, Ireland, Gibraltar and Ghana.

Bermuda

Bermuda
Author: Glenda Bendure
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1997
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780864424174

Nearly 600 miles from its nearest neighbor, Bermuda is among the more isolated island groups on earth. Inspiring tales of intrigue and romance, from the 'Tempest To The Deep, ' visitors will delight in the islands' rich evocative lore. An oasis of pastel cottages and gentle landscapes, the vibrant blend of British and African heritage creates an atmosphere that is uniquely Bermudian. From shipwreck diving to seeking out the best rum swizzle, this comprehensive guide tells all you'll need to know to make the most of your visit.