Amik Kasoruho, one of Albania’s brightest minds, was born on 20 November 1932 in Tirana. He became a target of the communist regime. At age 17, he was arrested for propaganda against the people’s government.

In 1951, the authorities executed his father, Qemal Kasoruho, without trial, accusing him of involvement in a bomb incident near the Soviet Embassy.

Amik served seven years in Burrel prison. After his release, the regime exiled him and his family to the village of Gosë, Kavajë.

During communism, he worked as a laborer, builder, and surveyor. After the system collapsed, he emigrated to Italy, where he lived until 2009. There, he focused on writing and translating.

He translated works by authors such as Pirandello, Isabel Allende, Harold Robbins, Patrick O’Brian, and John Selby into Albanian.

Kasoruho authored books including Midis burgut dhe dritës, Çmimi i një ëndrre, Fluturimi i gjatë i një ore, Një ankth gjysmëshekullor – Shqipëria e Enver Hoxhës, and Pa mëri – Publicistika e jetës sime.

In 2012, President Bujar Nishani awarded him the Order of “Nderi i Kombit,” recognizing his exceptional contributions to Albanian culture and his moral courage in resisting communist persecution.

Amik Kasoruho passed away on 4 May 2014.

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