Yorkshire Lyrics / Poems written in the Dialect as Spoken in the West Riding of Yorkshire. To which are added a Selection of Fugitive Verses not in the Dialect

Name: Yorkshire Lyrics / Poems written in the Dialect as Spoken in the West Riding of Yorkshire. To which are added a Selection of Fugitive Verses not in the Dialect
Author: John Hartley

By John Hartley

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A collection of short poems written largely in a regional dialect, with additional verses in standard English. The verses present compact, often humorous or tender sketches of everyday rural and small‑town life—home, work, courtship, family ties, seasonal shifts, and moments of faith or regret—captured in plain language and local cadence. Voices vary from playful to plaintive, using lullabies, anecdotes, moral reflections and vivid colloquial phrasing to evoke community habits, laboring routines, and ordinary emotional experience.

About the Author

John Hartley

John Hartley was an English author known for his contributions to dialect literature, particularly in the Yorkshire dialect. His works often reflect the humor and character of Yorkshire life, making them a significant part of the region's literary heritage. Among his notable titles is "Yorksher Puddin'," a collection of popular dialect stories that showcases his ability to capture the essence of local culture and wit. Hartley's poetry and stories, such as those found in "Yorkshire Ditties" and "Yorkshire Lyrics," are celebrated for their authentic representation of the vernacular, providing readers with a vivid glimpse into the social fabric of 19th-century Yorkshire.