Description
Vocabulary of the Campo Speech (Ribagorza, Huesca)
Book Summary
This work is the most complete lexicographical compilation ever published on the local speech of Campo, in the Ribagorza region of Huesca. With over 8,000 entries collected, the author offers an exhaustive dictionary of this variety of Aragonese, surpassing all previous works. Each entry includes usage examples and precise comments on the vitality and context of the words, which demonstrates a deep knowledge of the mother tongue. The volume is complemented by a sociolinguistic introduction and a toponymic annex, making it an essential reference tool for linguists, philologists, and anyone interested in the Aragonese linguistic heritage.
What is it about?
The book is a descriptive dictionary of the speech of Campo, a town in Ribagorza (Huesca). It collects more than 8,000 terms, including numerous voices that had been partially recorded by scholars since the late 19th century, such as Jean-Joseph Saroïhandy, Antoni Griera, Manuel Alvar, or Rafael Andolz. However, the work of Bienvenido Mascaray far exceeds those previous efforts. It is not limited to listing words: each entry is accompanied by examples that illustrate their real use, as well as valuable comments on their frequency, vitality, and the specific contexts in which they are used. The work is completed with an introduction that analyzes the sociolinguistic situation of the variety and an annex with local toponymy, offering a comprehensive view of this Ribargorzian speech.
Main Topics
- Lexicography of Ribargorzian Aragonese.
- Compilation and documentation of over 8,000 voices from the speech of Campo.
- Sociolinguistic analysis of the vitality and use of the Aragonese language in Ribagorza.
- Local toponymy as a reflection of linguistic and cultural heritage.
- History of studies on the Ribargorzian dialect since the 19th century.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at linguists, philologists, dialectologists, and scholars of the Aragonese language. It is also of great interest to native speakers or descendants from the area who wish to know and preserve their linguistic heritage, as well as to any reader passionate about the dialectal diversity of Spanish and Peninsular Romance languages.
What this book provides
- The most complete and updated dictionary of the local speech of Campo, with more than 8,000 entries.
- Examples of real use and contextual comments that facilitate the understanding of the meaning and vitality of each voice.
- A sociolinguistic introduction that places the work within the framework of studies on Ribargorzian Aragonese.
- A toponymic annex that enriches the knowledge of the territory and its culture.
- An essential reference tool for the research and dissemination of Aragonese linguistic heritage.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Mascaray Sin, Bienvenido
- Publisher: Xordica
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: LANGUAGE: REFERENCE AND GENERAL, LINGUISTICS, LEXICOGRAPHY, GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY, PHILOSOPHY
- Collection: QUADERNOS JEAN-JOSEPH SAROIHANDY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2013
- Number of pages: 384
- Weight: 660 g
Editorial Assessment
We are looking at a required reference work for any specialist or enthusiast of Aragonese dialectology. The comprehensiveness of the compilation, with more than 8,000 entries accompanied by examples and usage notes, places it well above preceding works. The inclusion of a sociolinguistic introduction and a toponymic annex provides added value that transcends the purely lexicographical. It is, without a doubt, a book that every student of Aragonese should have in their library.