Ladino Imprints From the 16th Through the 20th Century : an exhibition
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Date
1984
Authors
Hixson, Carol G.
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Publisher
Carol Hixson
Abstract
Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish, is the language of the Sephardic Jews. During the middle ages, the Jews who lived in the Iberian Peninsula spoke and wrote in the Romance languages of the host culture. They developed a unified dialect that was distinct from Castilian Spanish. After the expulsion of the Jews in 1492, this language became part of the 'Iberian Heritage' of the Sephardim throughout the world. Today, although the language is in danger of extinction, it is experiencing a revival.
Description
19 p. Paper produced for a course on rare books at Drexel University in 1984.
Keywords
Ladino literature, Ladino