Latin as an Indo-European language: the languages of Italy

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As is well known, Latin, the language of the Roman civilization, belongs to the Indo-European language family, whose origin dates back some 4,000 years. Archaeology has placed the origin of the first Indo-European communities in the area encompassing the steppes of southern Ukraine, north of the Caucasus. From this nerve center, the Indo-European language would … Leer más

The figure of Jorge Luis Borges and his role as a translator

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Translation always occupied a preeminent place in the personal and intellectual development of Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986), considered a key figure in both Spanish-language and universal literature. In addition to his prolific activity as a translator, Borges dedicated numerous interesting essays to reflect on his own conception of translation and the problem of … Leer más

Catalan, Basque and Galician: the national and international projection of the languages of Spain

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In recent days, there has been much talk in the media about the co-official languages of Spain, and this is largely due to the political will recently shown by the Spanish government to actively promote these languages, both nationally and internationally. In this sense, the Government’s action has been directed in two main directions: on … Leer más

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