What was the purpose of esperanto?

Answer 1

Esperanto was and is intended to serve as a second language for us all. That's an ambitious but laudable aim.

Answer 2

Esperanto was created by Ludwik Zamenhof in the late 19th century as a universal second language to promote peace and understanding among people of different linguistic backgrounds. Its purpose was to facilitate communication and cultural exchange on an international level, with the hope of transcending language barriers.