Lingua e Vita
Encyclopedia
Lingua e Vita is the official magazine of the British Interlingua Society
(BIS). Founded in 1965 as an initiative of Brian C. Sexton, Lingua e Vita is a continuation of the earlier organ of the BIS, the Circular Letter
.
The publication, which began as a newsletter, had grown over time into a magazine presenting, in addition to news about Interlingua in Britain and other countries, book reviews and discussions of issues in the field of international communication. The new title reflected these developments. The format of the publication also changed from news and notes to news, commentary, and articles on linguistic topics. Like the Circular Letter, the new magazine was written in English and Interlingua.
Interest in Interlingua grew, especially after a conference at the new European Parliament in September, 1993. The BIS began publication of a second magazine, Contacto
, to maintain contact with a larger public.
In 1996, F. P. Gopsill became the editor of Lingua e Vita. Gopsill has brought changes to the magazine. Interlingua is now its primary language. It presents articles from a wide variety of sources, together with regular features such as humor, quizzes, and a Christmas edition. Lingua e Vita encourages readers to learn Interlingua and to actively write and speak the language. The editor receives many letters from readers, and these greatly influence the magazine's content.
British Interlingua Society
The British Interlingua Society , established in 1956, works in Great Britain and the English-speaking world to promote the knowledge and active use of Interlingua, the international language. Among the publications of the BIS is the transatlantic magazine "Lingua e Vita", with articles in English...
(BIS). Founded in 1965 as an initiative of Brian C. Sexton, Lingua e Vita is a continuation of the earlier organ of the BIS, the Circular Letter
Circular Letter (Interlingua)
The Circular Letter was an early Interlingua newsletter published from 1954 to 1965, when it was expanded and renamed Lingua e Vita. D. M. Hallowes, who became the Secretary of the British Interlingua Society , edited the publication. Issue 9, dated March 1956, printed a suggestion that a British...
.
The publication, which began as a newsletter, had grown over time into a magazine presenting, in addition to news about Interlingua in Britain and other countries, book reviews and discussions of issues in the field of international communication. The new title reflected these developments. The format of the publication also changed from news and notes to news, commentary, and articles on linguistic topics. Like the Circular Letter, the new magazine was written in English and Interlingua.
Interest in Interlingua grew, especially after a conference at the new European Parliament in September, 1993. The BIS began publication of a second magazine, Contacto
Contacto
Contacto – Magazine Informative super Interlingua is a publication of the British Interlingua Society . It was established in July 1994 in response to increased interest in the auxiliary language Interlingua. Its editor is F. P. Gopsill...
, to maintain contact with a larger public.
In 1996, F. P. Gopsill became the editor of Lingua e Vita. Gopsill has brought changes to the magazine. Interlingua is now its primary language. It presents articles from a wide variety of sources, together with regular features such as humor, quizzes, and a Christmas edition. Lingua e Vita encourages readers to learn Interlingua and to actively write and speak the language. The editor receives many letters from readers, and these greatly influence the magazine's content.
External links
- Gopsill, F. P., 100 British Editions, Historia de Interlingua, 2001, revised 2006.
- Union Mundial pro Interlingua, the international Interlingua organization.