Kalendari kombiar – Pasuri përmbajtjesore e pasuri gjuhësore
“The National Calendar” (Kalendari kombiar): An Asset in the Content and Linguistic Aspect

Summary/Abstract: The journal “National Calendar” (Kalendari Kombiar) (1897-1928), is one of the special periodical journals of Albanian culture. It has played a major role in the development of political, cultural, literary and linguistic thinking before and after Albania's Independence. Its importance lies in the contribution that has been made to the enrichment of Albanian national knowledge and culture by means of publishing a great number of articles on various topics. Among these articles I can point out those with the theme of politics, history, national and international archeology and geography, Albanian language and literature, literature translated into Albanian, folklore and ethnology. These articles presented a special interest for the time they were published. The journal of the Combiar Calendar has given a valuable contribution by publishing articles with scientific information of different areas, such as pedagogy, chemistry, biology, physics, medicine, agriculture, veterinary science, astrology, astronomy, cooking and so on. With its substantial and linguistic wealth, the Communal Calendar has significantly influenced the development and enrichment of Albanian language. It has also enriched and enhanced the language of literature, the language of journalism, as well as the political and scientific language.

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