Renowned Albanian Novelist and Poet Ismail Kadare Passes Away at 88 in Tirana

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Ismail Kadare, a renowned Albanian novelist and poet, passed away at 88 in Tirana, Albania. 

An Overview of the News

• Kadare was born on 28th January 1936, in Gjirokaster, Albania. 

• He initially focused on short stories before publishing his first novel, "The General of the Dead Army" (1963), which was later adapted into an Italian drama film directed by Luciano Tovoli.

• In 1990, Kadare sought political asylum in France and issued statements advocating for democratization.

Noted Works Of Ismail Kadare

• Themes: Kadare's novels often draw on Balkan history and legends.

• Translations: His works have been published in about 30 languages.

• Popular Works:

  • Chronicle in Stone (1977)

  • Broken April (1978)

  • The Concert (1988)

Awards and Honours

• French Government Recognition:

  • Made a lifetime member of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences of France in 1996.

  • Appointed Commander of Arts and Letters in 1996.

  • Awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor title by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2023.

• International Awards:

  • Prix Mondial Cino Del Duca (1992)

  • Inaugural Man Booker International Prize (2005)

  • Prince of Asturias Award of Arts (2009)

  • Jerusalem Prize (2015)