July 1st 2024.
The literary world has lost a great talent as renowned Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare passed away at the age of 88. According to his publishing editor, he was rushed to a hospital in Tirana where he tragically passed away on Monday morning. Kadare, who has long been touted as a potential recipient of the prestigious Nobel Literature Prize, leaves behind a legacy of impactful works that have captured the hearts and minds of readers worldwide.
Bujar Hudhri, editor at Onufri Publishing House, confirmed the news of Kadare's passing and expressed his sadness at the loss of such a beloved and influential author. The hospital where Kadare was taken, and where he ultimately breathed his last, has not released an official statement. However, a nurse who spoke on the condition of anonymity revealed that Kadare had suffered a cardiac arrest, leading to his emergency admission.
Kadare's rise to international acclaim came with the publication of his novel "The General of the Dead Army" in 1963, at a time when Albania was still under the rule of the communist government led by Enver Hoxha. His thought-provoking and powerful writing style quickly gained recognition, both in his home country and beyond. In 1990, just a few months before the collapse of the communist regime, Kadare left Albania for France. He settled in Paris and had only recently returned to Tirana, his birthplace.
Last year, during a visit to the Albanian capital, French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed upon Kadare the title of Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor, a highly esteemed award in France. This was not the first time that Kadare had been recognized by the French government, as he was previously made a foreign associate of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences and Commander of the Legion of Honor. These accolades are a testament to the impact of Kadare's literary works, which have been translated into an impressive 45 languages and include over 80 novels, plays, screenplays, poetry, essays, and story collections.
The loss of Ismail Kadare is deeply felt by the literary community and readers alike. His legacy will continue to live on through his powerful words, which have touched the lives of so many people around the world. May he rest in peace.
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