Lexical, Semantic and Stylistic Richness of the Albanian Language in Dritëro Agolli's Epistolary

Abstract

This study investigates the linguistic richness of Agolli's epistolary from lexical, semantic, and stylistic perspectives. The book " Love at Christ’s Age " contains Agolli's correspondence with Sadija during their premarital period. This paper aims to highlight the richness of linguistic expression tools, beauty, and expressiveness of the epistolary as a non-literary text. The methodology used in this analysis is complex, applying a combination of descriptive, analytical, and synthetic methods. Examples drawn from the book will illustrate the phenomena identified in relation to lexis, semantics, style, etc. This paper concludes that the language of personal letters can be as expressive and emotional as the language of artistic literature, especially in the hands of a unique individual like writer Dritëro Agolli, who transforms words into art. The analysis of his epistolary proves that Agolli is a master of the Albanian language, skillfully managing it, and that this language has the potential to express profound love feelings, either through simple words without much pomp or through stable and figurative expressions. The author's contribution also lies in the use of words with entirely conventional meanings, almost secretive, not found in any Albanian dictionary.

Received: 26 July 2024 / Accepted: 29 August 2024 / Published: 05 September 2024