Legendary Author Ismail Kadare Passes Away at 88 in Tirana

Renowned Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare died at 88 after being rushed to a hospital in Tirana. Known for his novel 'The General of the Dead Army,' Kadare was a Nobel Literature Prize contender and an international literary award recipient.

Renowned Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare has passed away at the age of 88. According to his publishing editor, Kadare was rushed to a hospital in Tirana, where he died on Monday morning.

Often mentioned as a potential Nobel Literature Prize contender, Kadare gained international fame with his 1963 novel "The General of the Dead Army." The novel was published while Albania was under the communist regime of dictator Enver Hoxha.

Kadare fled to France in 1990, before the fall of Albania's communist regime. He later returned to Tirana and was honored by France with the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor last year. Kadare's prolific career included over 80 works translated into 45 languages, earning him numerous international accolades.

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