In the National Library of Kosovo, Peter Bogdani has promoted the monograph éstván Schütz: Hungarian friend of Albanians Mimoza Hasani Plana, dedicated to the life and work of the Hungarian albanologist, who for decades contributed to the study and promotion of Albanian language, literature and culture.

The event was organised by Hungary’s Embassy in Kosovo, while Hungarian Ambassador László participated in the promotion István Dux, academics Bardh Rugova and Rexhep Ismajli, historian and albanologist Christistian Csaplár-Degovics, son of Albagologist Gergely Schütz, and editor Bujar Hudhr, reports KultPlus.

Hungary’s Ambassador to Kosovo László István Dux, praised Schütz’s contribution to the study of Albanian language and culture, as well as his commitment to the support of Kosovo Albanians during the 1980s and dealt 90s.

He stressed that Schütz had maintained continued ties with Kosovo intellectuals and had helped in circulation of Albanian books under difficult political circumstances.

The ambassador announced that the embassy is co-operating with the Pristina municipality for the appointment of a street or square named after the Hungarian albanologist.

The monograph, published by Kosovo’s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, deals with the scientific, literary, translation, media and diplomatic contribution of István Schütz (19232010), as well as his role in strengthening Albanian-Hungarian relations.

Author Mimoza Hasani Plana spoke of the inspiration that led to the research of Schütz’s life and work, linking this interest to her personal experience in Budapest and Hungarian culture.

She stressed that monography aims to serve as a source for Albanian-language scholars, literature, history, translation, and cultural and diplomatic relations.

Academyist Bardh Rugova praised the author’s research work and the importance of documenting Schütz’s image of albanology history.

This book pays a debt, Rugova said, stressing that the work restores Hungarian albanologist to Albanian memory, not only as prominent scholars but also as a person with special love for Albanians.

Meanwhile, historian and albanologist Chrystián Csaplár-Degovics praised the scientific character of monography and use of archive sources, also isolating Schütz’s lexicographic legacy, including the large Albanian-Hungarian dictionary, whose publication is soon expected.

In the promotion, academic Rexhep Ismajli also spoke to the academic, who recalled meetings and long-term co-operation with the Hungarian albanologist, especially during his participation in the Albanian International Ministry for Language, Literature and Culture in Pristina.

The publisher Bujar Hudhri praised the author’s dedication to the Schütz’s life and work record, naming the publication of monography an act of gratitude to his contribution to the affirmation of Albanian language and culture.

In this event, Gergely Schütz, the son of the Albanologist, shared personal memories from his father’s life, citing books, manuscripts, trips to Pristina and his dedication to the Albanian language.

He thanked the author for monography, describing it as the continuation of efforts to preserve and convey to future generations of his father’s scientific and human heritage. 

Source Layer: RTKLive