Kosova’s State Archives, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Archives of Albania and the Institute of Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of Albanians in Skopje, is launching the exhibition “The Manuscripts of Ismail Kadare.”

The exhibition will open at 11:00 AM at the National Library of Kosovo, according to the announcement.

Kadare passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 88.

Born in Gjirokastër on January 28, 1936, Kadare was an esteemed academic, politician, and a former member of the People’s Assembly (1970-1982). He also served as the deputy chairman of the Democratic Front and was recognized as one of the greatest contemporary writers in Albanian literature.

Kadare was best known for his prose, but his creative contributions also spanned drama, poetry, and translation. He began writing at a young age, initially as a poet, gaining early recognition, before transitioning to prose and becoming the foremost Albanian prose writer. His works have been translated into around 45 languages, making him one of the leading figures of Albanian literature on the global stage.

In 1996, Kadare became a permanent member of the French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences. Over his lifetime, he received numerous international honors, including the Man Booker International Prize in 2005, the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts in 2009, and the Jerusalem Prize in 2015.

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