Welcome to Revista Væranda!
We are the magazine of the Romance language programs at the University of Chicago. Væranda is a space to pause, explore, and appreciate the many worlds of Romance languages and cultures.
Our name comes from the word “porch”: varanda in Portuguese and veranda in Catalan, Spanish, Italian, and French (Basque uses ataria). We invite you to imagine a relaxed afternoon on a front porch, drink in hand, in conversation about language, culture, and everything in between. That is the spirit we hope to cultivate. To acknowledge how these languages sit in close proximity while retaining their own character, we chose the ligature “æ.” Thus, Væranda was born.
We publish a wide range of voices, including students, faculty, and all those who care about Romance languages, as well as a diverse selection of genres, from close looks at grammar and usage to essays on art, culture, and contemporary issues across the Romance-speaking world. If you would like to contribute, we warmly welcome your submissions.
Take a seat, pour your favorite beverage, and enjoy Væranda.