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The Brontës’ Secret Language of Gondal

Before the world knew them as the authors of *Jane Eyre* and *Wuthering Heights*, the Brontë siblings were rulers of…

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The Onomastic Signature: Naming Fictional Worlds

How did Tolkien make "Mordor" sound so evil? The answer lies in the art of onomastics, the study of names,…

2 weeks ago

The Copyright That Wasn’t: The Klingon Language Lawsuit

Can you own a language? This very question was at the heart of a high-stakes lawsuit when Paramount sued the…

3 weeks ago

The Science of Phonaesthetics

Why does "cellar door" sound so beautiful to English speakers, regardless of its meaning? This is the central question of…

3 weeks ago

The Fascinating Evolution of Tolkien’s Elvish Languages

In the realm of linguistic tales, the creation of Tolkien's Elvish languages, primarily Quenya and Sindarin, stands out as a…

2 years ago

How to Create a New Language?

Language, a cornerstone of humanity, is at the heart of our communication, culture, thought processes, and identity. Its complexity and…

2 years ago

A Dive into the World of Constructed Languages: From Esperanto to Dothraki

Constructed languages, also known as conlangs, hold an enchanting spot in the cultural and intellectual landscape. They are artificial languages,…

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