Well-known writer and translator, Meri Lalaj, passed away at the age of 79.
It is learned that she was in serious health condition for several months, after Covid-19 left her with consequences in the lungs. . She passed the virus with difficulty, but it caused great damage to her lungs, deteriorating her health day by day.
Meri Lalaj was born in Pogradec in 1943. She finished high school in her hometown, while she completed her higher studies at the University of Tirana, Department of English Language and Literature.
For three years she worked in the gymnasium of Korça, then for seven years she was in exile with her ex-husband, to continue her work in an eight-year school in Pogradec from where she retired.
Meri Lalaj, during the years she worked as a teacher, has often published articles in various newspapers, dealing with the life problems of the country, which she continues to do even today.
Since the 90's he has published and translated many books, among which we can mention here, such as: "Lasgushi in Poradec" (diary), "Dogs do not magull anymore" (novel), "Autumn leaves" (poetry ), "Essen - a life" (monograph translation), "Beethoven and the French Revolution" (translation), "Romeo and Juliet meet" (impression of Kosovo), "Forbidden Love" (novel), etc.
During her literary career, she has been honored with several literary awards, such as: the National Prize for the volume of stories, the Prize for the best poetry and other awards.