Original scientific paper

OBSERVATIONS ON THE LANGUAGE OF THE PROTESTANT EDITION OF SPOVID

Stjepan Damjanović ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Philosophy

Abstract

Both the forewords and the extensive correspondence on the project of Ungnad’s printing press at Urach undeniably demonstrate the concern about the language of Croatian Protestant editions, but also reveal a high degree of uncertainty about the proffered solutions, which is evident in constant verifications and various changes. The language of Spovid also fits this image. While its Chakavian base is quite recognizable, the information about different layering that we can obtain from Glagolitic and Latin versions is rather vague. My impression is that our recent philological achievements have made noticeable progress in understanding the general linguistic tendencies of Croatian Protestants as well as in building the image of linguistic features in certain literary pieces. In light of this new knowledge, I believe that it would be opportune to repeat Fancev’s century—old method, in other words, research every linguistic detail for all Protestant editions.

Keywords

Croatian Protestantism; Chakavian base; Shtokavian and other layers; Spovid općena (Confessionale generale)

Hrčak ID:

276137

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/276137

Publication date:

14.10.2021.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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