On the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the birth of one of the most important figures of Albanian culture, Ernest Koliqi, The National Library of Albania opened an exhibition, which brings to the public’s attention all his extraordinary activity as a writer, researcher, publicist, translator, critic, publisher and lecturer.

The exhibition displays the journey of a long activity since the first publications: “Kushtrimi i Skanderbeut” /Skanderbeg’s Call/ (1924), the publication of his doctoral thesis at the University of Padua on the Albanian language and literature published in 1937 under the title “Epica popolare albanese” /Albanian Folklore Epic”, “Great Poets of Italy” (1936), to continue with important works, such as: “Merchant of Flags”; “Shadow of the Mountains”; “Symphony of Albanians”; “Marks of the Seasons”; “Renaissance Railings”; “Mirrors of the narcissus”; “Cradle of Gold”; “The taste of Baked Bread”; etc.

An important place occupies his activity as a translator and preparer of literary anthologies, which at the same time have also served as textbooks for Albanian schools.

Ernest Koliqi founded and directed magazines where Albanian literature and culture were published and discussed, such as: “Illyria”, “Shkëndija” /The Spark/, “The Marks”. During his activity he collaborated with the magazines “Hylli i Dritës” /The Light Star/, “Leka” /Alexander/, “Albanian Effort”, “Minerva”, “Besa” etc.

The exhibition will remain open to the public in the Scientific Hall of the National Library.

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