OAR@UM Collection: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/6475 2026-06-25T14:54:14Z Reading 15th century acts in our Notarial Archives https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147585 Title: Reading 15th century acts in our Notarial Archives Abstract: This article reviews a study by Davide Basaldella on the language of Maltese notarial documents written between the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, examining the transition from Chancery Sicilian to Italian in legal and administrative records. It highlights the linguistic features of these texts, including spelling, vocabulary and syntax, and discusses their importance for understanding the historical development of language in Malta. 2025-03-09T00:00:00Z Nissoktaw bis-sensiela kittieba Maltin li matulha qed nagħtu ħarsa lejn uħud mill-kittieba tal-bieraħ u dawk tal-lum https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/147528 Title: Nissoktaw bis-sensiela kittieba Maltin li matulha qed nagħtu ħarsa lejn uħud mill-kittieba tal-bieraħ u dawk tal-lum Abstract: Il-Professur Charles Briffa jissokta bis-serje tiegħu dwar l-istorja tal-letteratura billi jippreżenta analiżi kritika u bijografika ta' diversi kittieba Maltin. L-artiklu jagħti ħarsa lejn il-wirt letterarju tal-awturi tal-passat u jqabbel il-ħidma tagħhom mal-iżviluppi u t-temi li qed jiġu ttrattati mill-kittieba kontemporanji tal-lum. 2024-07-07T00:00:00Z "L-Imġarrab" mill-ġdid fit-Teatru Manoel https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146558 Title: "L-Imġarrab" mill-ġdid fit-Teatru Manoel Abstract: Doris Azzopardi tikteb dwar it-tieni wirja tad-dramm "L-Imġarrab" fit-Teatru Manoel, fejn l-attur Mario Micallef jinterpreta disa' karattri differenti f'wirja solo. Id-dramm, miktub minn Żep Camilleri, jittratta t-trawma ta' anzjan li kien ġie abbużat sesswalment meta kien għadu tifel. 1999-09-24T00:00:00Z Malta's first female poet Mary Mejlak (1905-1975) https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146509 Title: Malta's first female poet Mary Mejlak (1905-1975) Abstract: Aaron Attard-Hili commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of Mary Mejlak, recognized as Malta's first female poet. The article explores her life in Victoria, Gozo, her career as a dedicated teacher, and her extensive literary output which remained rooted in her local surroundings rather than continental influences. It highlights her preference for simple language and themes of imagination, noting that many of her manuscripts still await future publication. 2025-01-19T00:00:00Z