Albania (periodical)
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Albania was an Albanian
periodical published by Faik Konica
, one of the most important figures of Albanian culture in the early decades of the twentieth century. Albania was published from 1896-7 to 1910 and is widely regarded as the most important Albanian periodical in the beginning of the 20th century and one of the most important Albanian periodicals to have existed until the end of World War II
.
, Belgium
, Faik Konica
at the age of 22 founded the periodical Albania in 1896-7. It was first published in Albanian
while later translations into French
were also circulated. Soon after its publication it became the most important organ of the Albanian press. Its first issue was published on March 25, 1897 in Brussels. From 1902 to 1910 it was published in London
, United Kingdom
where Faik Konica had moved from Belgium. Albania was one of the best-known Albanian periodicals in Europe
and helped make Albanian culture and cause known to the general European public, while it also set the standards for literary prose in the Tosk Albanian
dialect of the Albanian language.
The periodical was distributed in all European countries and in the provinces of the Ottoman empire
located in northern Africa and Anatolia
. Among the most known distributors of Albania was Shahin Kolonja
, future publisher of Drita (magazine)
, the first magazine written in the Albanian language.
, Andon Zako Çajupi
, Kostandin Kristoforidhi
and Thimi Mitko
first published parts of their works in Albania.
Albanian language
Albanian is an Indo-European language spoken by approximately 7.6 million people, primarily in Albania and Kosovo but also in other areas of the Balkans in which there is an Albanian population, including western Macedonia, southern Montenegro, southern Serbia and northwestern Greece...
periodical published by Faik Konica
Faik Konica
Faik Konica , born in Konitsa, was one of the greatest figures of Albanian culture in the early decades of the twentieth century. Prewar Albanian minister to Washington, his literary review, Albania, became the focal publication of Albanian writers living abroad...
, one of the most important figures of Albanian culture in the early decades of the twentieth century. Albania was published from 1896-7 to 1910 and is widely regarded as the most important Albanian periodical in the beginning of the 20th century and one of the most important Albanian periodicals to have existed until the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
History
After moving to BrusselsBrussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, Faik Konica
Faik Konica
Faik Konica , born in Konitsa, was one of the greatest figures of Albanian culture in the early decades of the twentieth century. Prewar Albanian minister to Washington, his literary review, Albania, became the focal publication of Albanian writers living abroad...
at the age of 22 founded the periodical Albania in 1896-7. It was first published in Albanian
Albanian language
Albanian is an Indo-European language spoken by approximately 7.6 million people, primarily in Albania and Kosovo but also in other areas of the Balkans in which there is an Albanian population, including western Macedonia, southern Montenegro, southern Serbia and northwestern Greece...
while later translations into French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
were also circulated. Soon after its publication it became the most important organ of the Albanian press. Its first issue was published on March 25, 1897 in Brussels. From 1902 to 1910 it was published in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
where Faik Konica had moved from Belgium. Albania was one of the best-known Albanian periodicals in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and helped make Albanian culture and cause known to the general European public, while it also set the standards for literary prose in the Tosk Albanian
Tosk Albanian
Tosk is the southern dialect of the Albanian language. The line of demarcation between Tosk and Gheg is the Shkumbin River. Tosk is the basis of the standard Albanian language.- Tosks :...
dialect of the Albanian language.
The periodical was distributed in all European countries and in the provinces of the Ottoman empire
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
located in northern Africa and Anatolia
Anatolia
Anatolia is a geographic and historical term denoting the westernmost protrusion of Asia, comprising the majority of the Republic of Turkey...
. Among the most known distributors of Albania was Shahin Kolonja
Shahin Kolonja
Shahin Kolonja was an Albanian journalist and politician.Born in Starje, southern Albania Kolonja was a graduate of the school of civil service and had served as director of several idadiye schools. Later he was arrested in Bitola and sentenced to three years in prison for disseminating...
, future publisher of Drita (magazine)
Drita (magazine)
Drita magazine is an Albanian literary magazine published by the Association of the Young Modern Artists of Albania . Drita was one of the first magazines in the Albanian language. It has been published for 127 years with some interruptions.-History: 1883-1922:Drita was one of the first magazines...
, the first magazine written in the Albanian language.
Contents
The contents of Albania covered a wide range topics like history, politics, archaeology, economics, language, religion and art, leading to the periodical being regarded as a mini-encyclopedia of Albanian culture of the era. Many notable Albanian writers like Gjergj FishtaGjergj Fishta
Gjergj Fishta was an Albanian Franciscan friar, poet, rilindas, and a translator. Notably he was the chairman of the commission of the Congress of Monastir, which sanctioned the Albanian alphabet. In 1937 he completed and published his epic masterpiece Lahuta e Malcis, an epic poem written in Gheg...
, Andon Zako Çajupi
Andon Zako Çajupi
Andon Zako Çajupi was a leading Albanian rilindas, poet, and playwright writer that actively participated in the Albanian National Awakening.-Biography:...
, Kostandin Kristoforidhi
Kostandin Kristoforidhi
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and Thimi Mitko
Thimi Mitko
Thimi Mitko was an Albanian rilindas and folklorist.Mitko was born in Korçë, Albania , where he attended the local Greek school. His uncle, Peti Mitko, had been one of the leaders of the Albanian Revolt of 1847 in Korçë and Tepelenë against the Turkish Tanzimat legislation...
first published parts of their works in Albania.
See also
- Albaniâ periodical
- Hylli i DritësHylli i DritësHylli i Dritës is an Albanian periodical first published in 1913 by Gjergj Fishta, one of the most notable writers and poets of Albanian literature. It is regarded as one of the most important Albanian magazines of the early 20th century.- History :...