Ismail Kadare
Ismail Kadare is an acclaimed Albanian writer and essayist, recognized for his contributions to literature both nationally and internationally. Born in Gjirokastër, he is best known for his novels that explore themes of Albanian identity, history, and the complexities of life under totalitarian regimes. Kadare's work has earned him numerous awards, including the inaugural Man Booker International Prize in 2005.
Born on Jan 28, 1936 (89 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,137 | 36 | $6,900 | 6$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 628,066 | 488 | $5,500 | 4$ |
| Totals | 2 | 666,203 | 524 | $12,400 | 10$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Montenegro:
Ismail Kadare is noted as a significant writer who deserves greater respect for the Albanian language.
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Liechtenstein:
Ismail Kadare, an Albanian writer and Booker Prize winner, described the city of Gjirokastra in vivid terms.
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United Kingdom:
Lipa has previously singled out Albanian author Ismail Kadare as a personal inspiration, saying the novelist’s work encouraged her connection with her Kosovan-Albanian heritage.
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North Macedonia:
Ismail Kadare was posthumously awarded for his support of the festival since its inception.
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United Kingdom:
Ismail Kadare is an author whose work inspired Dua Lipa's understanding of the Albanian spirit of resistance.
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Bulgaria:
Yasen Atanasov mentions unread books by Ismail Kadare waiting on his desk.
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Greece:
Ismail Kadare is an iconic Albanian writer whose former apartment has been turned into a museum.
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Switzerland:
Ismail Kadare is a prominent Albanian writer and perennial Nobel Prize candidate who reflects on the difficult relationship between art and power in his works.
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Germany:
Ismail Kadare attempted to solve a riddle of world history in his last book 'Der Anruf'.
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Montenegro:
Ismail Kadare is a world-renowned writer whose works have been translated into nearly forty languages.
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