Hylli i Dritës
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Hylli i Dritës is an Albanian
periodical first published in 1913 by Gjergj Fishta
, one of the most notable writers and poets of Albanian literature
. It is regarded as one of the most important Albanian magazines of the early 20th century.
, northern Albania
by Gjergj Fishta
, an important author of Albanian literature. At that time it was published and circulated by the Nikaj publishing house and supported by notable figures such as Luigj Gurakuqi
. After World War I
erupted in 1914 its publication and circulation was banned by the Austrian
occupiers, because the magazine promoted Albanian interests and anti-Central Powers
beliefs.
In 1921 it was republished by Gjergj Fishta with support from the Democratic party led by Fan Noli, a notable figure of Albanian literature, and the Franciscan
Albanians of Shkodër and Lezhë
. In 1924 a revolution that overthrew the regime of Zog I, King of Albania
and established a democratic government with Fan S. Noli
as its Prime Minister took place. After the restoration of Zog's regime Hylli i Dritës was banned again because of Gjergj Fishta's support towards the Democratic party until 1930.
In 1930 the periodical was republished by Gjergj Fishta and during that period it became the most important periodical of northern Albania and one of the most important Albanian magazines. Since 1942 its editor was Anton Harapi, an Albanian philosopher supported by notable Albanians of Shkodër. In July 1944 it was banned by the newly established Communist regime of Enver Hoxha
.
After the disestablishment of the Communist regime it was republished from 1993 to 1997 with Zef Pllumi, an Albanian writer as its editor. While it was discontinued in 1997 it was republished in 2006 with Adrian Ndreca as its new editor since 2007.
were also first published in Hylli i Dritës.
Albanians
Albanians are a nation and ethnic group native to Albania and neighbouring countries. They speak the Albanian language. More than half of all Albanians live in Albania and Kosovo...
periodical first published in 1913 by Gjergj Fishta
Gjergj Fishta
Gjergj Fishta was an Albanian Franciscan friar, poet, rilindas, and a translator. Notably he was the chairman of the commission of the Congress of Monastir, which sanctioned the Albanian alphabet. In 1937 he completed and published his epic masterpiece Lahuta e Malcis, an epic poem written in Gheg...
, one of the most notable writers and poets of Albanian literature
Albanian literature
The Albanian literature is the literature written by Albanians.-Renaissance:The expansion of the Ottoman Empire pushed many Albanians from their homeland during the period of the Western European Renaissance humanism...
. It is regarded as one of the most important Albanian magazines of the early 20th century.
History
Hylli i Dritës was first published in 1913 in ShkodërShkodër
Shkodër , is a city located on Lake of Shkoder in northwestern Albania in the District of Shkodër, of which it is the capital. It is one of the oldest and most historic towns in Albania, as well as an important cultural and economic centre. Shkodër's estimated population is 90,000; if the...
, northern Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
by Gjergj Fishta
Gjergj Fishta
Gjergj Fishta was an Albanian Franciscan friar, poet, rilindas, and a translator. Notably he was the chairman of the commission of the Congress of Monastir, which sanctioned the Albanian alphabet. In 1937 he completed and published his epic masterpiece Lahuta e Malcis, an epic poem written in Gheg...
, an important author of Albanian literature. At that time it was published and circulated by the Nikaj publishing house and supported by notable figures such as Luigj Gurakuqi
Luigj Gurakuqi
Luigj Gurakuqi was an Albanian writer and politician. He was an important figure of the Albanian National Awakening and was honoured with the People's Hero of Albania medal.- Life :...
. After World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
erupted in 1914 its publication and circulation was banned by the Austrian
Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary , more formally known as the Kingdoms and Lands Represented in the Imperial Council and the Lands of the Holy Hungarian Crown of Saint Stephen, was a constitutional monarchic union between the crowns of the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary in...
occupiers, because the magazine promoted Albanian interests and anti-Central Powers
Central Powers
The Central Powers were one of the two warring factions in World War I , composed of the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Bulgaria...
beliefs.
In 1921 it was republished by Gjergj Fishta with support from the Democratic party led by Fan Noli, a notable figure of Albanian literature, and the Franciscan
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
Albanians of Shkodër and Lezhë
Lezhë
Lezhë is a city in northwest Albania, in the district and county with the same name. It is located at and has a population of about 27,500...
. In 1924 a revolution that overthrew the regime of Zog I, King of Albania
King of Albania
While the medieval Angevin Kingdom of Albania was a monarchy, it did not encompass the entirety of the modern state of Albania. The latter has been a kingdom on two occasions. The first time was after it was declared independent in 1912...
and established a democratic government with Fan S. Noli
Fan S. Noli
Theofan Stilian Noli, better known as Fan Noli was an Albanian-American writer, scholar, diplomat, politician, historian, orator, and founder of the Albanian Orthodox Church, who served as prime minister and regent of Albania in 1924.Fan Noli is venerated in Albania as a champion of literature,...
as its Prime Minister took place. After the restoration of Zog's regime Hylli i Dritës was banned again because of Gjergj Fishta's support towards the Democratic party until 1930.
In 1930 the periodical was republished by Gjergj Fishta and during that period it became the most important periodical of northern Albania and one of the most important Albanian magazines. Since 1942 its editor was Anton Harapi, an Albanian philosopher supported by notable Albanians of Shkodër. In July 1944 it was banned by the newly established Communist regime of Enver Hoxha
Enver Hoxha
Enver Halil Hoxha was a Marxist–Leninist revolutionary andthe leader of Albania from the end of World War II until his death in 1985, as the First Secretary of the Party of Labour of Albania...
.
After the disestablishment of the Communist regime it was republished from 1993 to 1997 with Zef Pllumi, an Albanian writer as its editor. While it was discontinued in 1997 it was republished in 2006 with Adrian Ndreca as its new editor since 2007.
Content
Since its first issue Hylli i Dritës has included topics mainly regarding politics, history, language, literature and folklore. Since 1993 it also frequently includes works of authors formerly censored until 1991. Many notable Albanian authors like Eqerem Çabej, one of the most important Albanian linguists have first published articles regarding their works in the periodical. Parts of Lahuta e Malcis (The Highland Lute), one of the most important Albanian epicsEpic poetry
An epic is a lengthy narrative poem, ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation. Oral poetry may qualify as an epic, and Albert Lord and Milman Parry have argued that classical epics were fundamentally an oral poetic form...
were also first published in Hylli i Dritës.