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CulturePublished: 26 July 2026 at 11:37

This Day in History: Esperanto Language Begins with Book Published in Warsaw

On July 26, 1887, a book titled "International Language. Preface and Complete Textbook" was published in Warsaw, introducing an artificial universal language created by Dr. Esperanto (Ludwik Lejzer Zamenhof), which later became known as Esperanto.

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On July 26, 1887, in Warsaw, a book was published that would give rise to a new language. The work, entitled "International Language. Preface and Complete Textbook," was authored by a person calling himself Dr. Esperanto, whose real name was Ludwik Lejzer Zamenhof. This book presented a constructed universal language intended for international communication, which later became known simply as Esperanto. The book contained a preface and a complete grammar guide, laying the foundation for the language's spread. This event is considered the birth of Esperanto, a language designed to bridge communication gaps between speakers of different native tongues. Esperanto continues to be used today around the world, and July 26 is celebrated as Esperanto Day.

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