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The beginnings of Bulgarian book printing can be traced back to Kyriakodromion, commonly known as Nedelnik, which was published exactly 220 years ago, Prof. Albert Benbassat, a literary historian, critic, publicist and publisher, said here on Monday. He spoke at a presentation of the latest issue of LIK magazine, which marks the 180th anniversary of the publication of the first Bulgarian newspaper, Bulgarski Orel (Bulgarian Eagle), and explores the development of the print media in Bulgaria. Prof. Benbassat said Nedelnik’s “aim was to enlighten people by making a book available to them in a more democratic, newer and more modern form of the Bulgarian language – and not just any book but a religious one.”
He noted that Nedelnik placed the emphasis first and foremost on enlightenment through religion. This is a particularly important point in the context of the Bulgarian National Revival, he added.
Prof. Benbassat also commented on remarks by Assistant Professor Todor Panayotov that students not only no longer read printed materials but are reading less and less overall. “They do not read serious literature either. This is a trend that has been observed for 15 to 20 years. This concerning trend is especially evident when it comes to reading literature, books and academic publications,” he noted, adding that he had been teaching book publishing for nearly 30 years. “In my early years of teaching, students would discuss, read and argue. When you recommended a book for them to use and read, they would go and find it. They no longer do that. Not only that, but they also expect everything to be handed to them on a plate,” Prof. Benbassat said.
He noted that shortly after the launch of Bulgarski Orel, which appeared in only three issues, Ivan Bogorov began publishing Tsarigradski Vestnik. “It was the first news publication. Books also began to be published in it. In other words, books and newspapers began to coexist, giving rise to many productive developments. People could keep up with the news while also reading interesting literature,” Prof. Benbassat added.
LIK has been freely accessible since January 2024. All issues published since the magazine’s relaunch in 2022 are available for download in electronic format from BTA’s website.

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