Elena Bertoncini Zúbková, internationally renowned scholar and esteemed teacher of Swahili language and literature, passed away on 19th September 2018 in Pisa, Italy. In this obituary, her disciple Flavia Aiello pays tribute to her life and her major achievements. She highlights that Elena Bertoncini Zúbková educated generations of scholars in Italy and across Europe who specialised in Swahili studies, and had a remarkable impact on the advancement of Swahili literary studies. May she rest in peace.

In Memory of Elena Bertoncini Zúbková

F. Aiello
2020-01-01

Abstract

Elena Bertoncini Zúbková, internationally renowned scholar and esteemed teacher of Swahili language and literature, passed away on 19th September 2018 in Pisa, Italy. In this obituary, her disciple Flavia Aiello pays tribute to her life and her major achievements. She highlights that Elena Bertoncini Zúbková educated generations of scholars in Italy and across Europe who specialised in Swahili studies, and had a remarkable impact on the advancement of Swahili literary studies. May she rest in peace.
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