How to Speak Southern
How to Speak Southern by Steve Mitchell is a humorous exploration of Southern language and culture, published by Random House Publishing Group on April 1, 1984. This reissue spans 64 pages and serves as a tongue-in-cheek dictionary that playfully spoofs the Southern accent, aiming to educate those unfamiliar with the nuances of Southern speech.
Readers will find a lighthearted approach to understanding Southern words and phrases, making it an entertaining reference for anyone interested in language and humor. The book is particularly dedicated to those from outside the Southern states, offering insights into the regional dialects and expressions. With its focus on parodies and personal guides, this edition provides a unique perspective on the topic of language while engaging with the cultural identity of the South.
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This tongue-in-cheek dictionary of Southern words and phrases offers a hilarious spoof of the Southern accent.
This book is dedicated to all Yankees* in the hope that it will teach them how to talk right.
*Yankee: Anyone who is not from Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, and possibly Oklahoma and West-by-God-Virginia. A Yankee may become an honorary Southerner, but a Southerner cannot become a Yankee, assuming any Southerner wanted to.
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