Ismail Kadare has smoked marijuana with his wife

Ismail and Helena Kadare in their 30s

 Ismail Kadare is one of the most genius contemporary writers, sometimes nominated for a Nobel Prize in literature. He is known for his famous novels but has also published volumes of poetry.

However, Kadare remains a favorite writer of many millions of readers around the world with his books being translated into 45 languages ​​around the world.

Kadare smoked marijuana in Amsterdam, along with his wife Helen. Helena Kadare has made this clear by herself in her book - Insufficient Time.

Ismail and Helena Kadare in Paris in 1993

Below you can read 6 facts about Ismail Kadare:

1. There is a foundation in France named "Mapo" that gives the Kadare Prize for literature.

2. On May 30, 2016, French President François Hollande awarded Kadare the title "Commander of the Legion of Honor", a title given only to prominent world figures.

3. In 2010 Ismail Kadare is honored in Italy with the Lerici Pea Award. The Lerici Pea 2010 Award implies the role of poetry and literature as an instrument of freedom, providing support to all the people of the world who have been denied basic freedoms.

4. His novel "The General of the Dead Army" made him known to the whole world.

 5. Kadare has recorded a record number of translations of his works in over 45 foreign languages.

6. Kadare lived in a palace with the other Albanian writer Dritëro Agolli in Tirana, in the Palace of Writers.

Ismail Kadare is one of the most genius contemporary writers, nominated many times for Nobel Prize in literature.