Да праблемы пераемнасці беларускай літаратурнай мовы: лацінаграфічныя тэксты XVIII стагоддзя
On the problem of continuity of the Belarusian literary language: Latin graphic texts of the XVIII century

Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to the problem of continuity between the old Belarusian period and the period of the new Belarusian literary language, as well as toLatin graphic texts of the 18th century. The most widespread opinion about theexistence of a break in the written tradition of the Belarusian literary languagewas not the only one before, but now it is being critically analyzed. The articleconsiders the linkages between the continuity of the Belarusian literary languageand the problem of its periodization, the concept of Belarusian language historyand the history of Belarusian literature. An attempt has been made to refute thestereotypical opinion about the small number of texts of the 18th centuryBelarusian literature by addressing the little known and recently discovered Latingraphic texts. Conclusions have been made concerning the reasons and aims ofusing the Latin graphic system for writing in the Belarusian language in the 18thcentury. An opinion concerning such research directions of the Belarusian texts ofthat time as memoirs, confessional and official writings has been given as well.

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