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About Ismail Kadare
He was an Albanian poet, novelist, playwright and screenwriter.
Personal Life
He was the son of Hatixhe Dobi who was a homemaker and Halit Kadare who worked in a post office. His parents got married when his mother was just a teenager. He belonged to an Islamic family but chose to be an atheist. He studied at University of Tirana and later made Helena Gushi, an Albanian author his wife and together, they had two children.
Career
He started reading Shakespeare’s play when he was just eleven years old and enjoyed it. He was inspired by his works which led him to start writing. The first story he wrote was at twelve years old and he shared it with the public in Pioneer journal. When he went to Russia, he released a collection of poems. Some of the novels Kadare worked on include “Gjenerali i ushtrisë së vdekur”, “Dimri i vetmisë së madhe” and “Nëntori i një kryeqyteti”. Other poems he released included “Përse mendohen këto male”, “Vepra poetike në një vëllim” and “Ca pika shiu ranë mbi qelq”. He also released stories like “Bisedë për brilantet në pasditen e dhjetorit” and “Tri këngë zie për Kosovën”.
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F.A.Q. about Ismail Kadare
When is his birthday?
Ismail Kadare's birthday is on January 28, 1936.
In how many days is his birthday?
Ismail's birthday is in 36 days
How old was Ismail when he died?
He was 88 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 1, 2024.
Where was Ismail from?
He was born in Gjirokastër, Albania.