"Meshari" (The Missal), written by the Catholic priest Gjon Buzuku in 1555, is the oldest known printed book in the Albanian language. It serves as a foundational monument for Albanian linguistics, culture, and religious history. Overview of "Meshari" Author Gjon Buzuku (Albanian Catholic priest) Publication Date Completed January 5, 1555 (begun March 20, 1554) Language/Dialect Old Albanian, specifically the Northwest Gheg dialect Format 188 surviving pages, written in two columns Content
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The Birth of Written Albanian: Before the Meshari, only fragmented attestations of the language existed, such as the 1462 "Baptismal Formula". " Meshari " (The Missal), written by the
If you're interested in accessing a specific PDF version, I recommend searching through these sources or reaching out to institutions that specialize in Albanian studies or rare book collections. The Birth of Written Albanian : Before the
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