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Here’s an interesting critique of the Esperanto movement! This essay by Christopher Culver examines the seemingly self-contradictory Esperanto agenda. Give it a look if you have the opportunity. While I do not think Mr. Culver’s criticism provides an entirely accurate assessment of the state of the Esperanto movement, his opinions caution us not to allow the Esperanto community go as astray as he suggests!

I think that Mr. Culver’s single biggest misstep is that he assumes Esperanto is intended to replace existing languages. I always figured that the goal of Esperanto was to be an international second language, so that one could retain his or her first language, yet still be able to converse with the rest of the world. With this as the case, Esperanto shouldn’t subsume existing languages – it should instead provide an environment where it isn’t a bad thing to keep speaking one’s native tongue.

Anyhow, such is my opinion. What do you all think?

According to LexioPhiles, this particular blog has been nominated as a contender for one of the top 100 language learning blogs! You can see the voting form here. I’m thoroughly pleased…if stunned…to see the blog among so many other noteworthy candidates! Whoever nominated Transparent’s Esperanto blog, I thank you profusely!

Moreover, I’d like to thank all the readers out there who make this a worthwhile blog. The best part about learning Esperanto is becoming part of the great global community that speaks it. Courtesy of this blog, I’ve had the chance to experience it firsthand. All of your comments elevate this blog beyond what it could ever hope to be with only me at the helm.

If any of you think that the Transparent Esperanto blog is worth its salt, consider giving it a vote at LexioPhile’s contest. Gxis!

After mentioning William Auld’s list of Esperanto Classics, I went off in search of the fabled compendium myself. The best link I’ve found thus far is on Tim Westover’s blog on Esperanto-USA. He has placed links to Esperanto-USA’s bookstore for relevant works, as well, so it’s easy to find a copy of the book you want.

Take a look at the post here. Thank you kindly for your helpful list, Mr. Westover!