Robert Elsie

Writer, translator, interpreter, specialist in Albanian studies

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— 1989

1990 - 1999

2000 - 2009

1999	review Eqrem Basha, Les ombres de la nuit et autres récits du Kosovo (Fayard, Paris 1999). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 73.4 (autumn 1999), p. 789. Download full text, 46 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Novembre d'une capitale (Fayard, Paris 1998). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 73.3 (summer 1999), p. 569. Download full text, 62 KB, PDF review Helmut Eberhart & Karl Kaser (eds.), Albanien, Stammesleben zwischen Tradition und Moderne (Böhlau Verlag, Vienna, Cologne and Weimar 1995). in: Slavonic and East European Review, London, 77.4 (1999), p. 765-766. Download full text, 54 KB, PDF review Miranda Vickers, Albania, a modern history (I. B. Tauris, London & New York 1995), Revised paperback edition 1997. in: Balkanistica, University of Mississippi, 12 (1999), p. 137-139. Download full text, 76 KB, PDF review Fatos Kongoli, L'ombre de l'autre (Rivages, Paris 1998). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 73.1 (winter 1999), p. 189-190. Download full text, 58 KB, PDF review Dritëro Agolli, Un grondement de vents lointains (Le Serpent à Plumes, Paris 1998) / L'homme au canon (Le Serpent à Plumes, Paris 1988). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 73.1 (winter 1999), p. 189. Download full text, 60 KB, PDF review Werner Daum (ed.), Albanien zwischen Kreuz und Halbmond (Staatliches Museum für Völkerkunde, Munich 1998). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 58 (1999), p. 519-521. Download full text, 60 KB, PDF
1998	review Noel Malcolm, Kosovo, a short history. (MacMillan, London 1998). unpublished Download full text, 75 KB, PDF review Francesco Altimari (ed.), Atti del 2° Seminario Internazionale di Studi Albanesi (Rende - San Giacomo di Cerzeto - San Cosmo Alb., 8-10 giugno 1994) / Aktet e Seminarit të dytë Ndërkombëtar për Studimet Shqiptare (Rende - Sënd Japku - Strighari, 8-10 qershor 1994) (Herder, Rome 1997). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 57 (1998), p. 484-487. Download full text, 76 KB, PDF review International Journal of Albanian Studies. Volume 1, Issue 1. Fall 1997. New York. in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 57 (1998), p. 482-484. Download full text, 69 KB, PDF review Antonia Young, Albania. Revised edition (Clio Press, Oxford, Santa Barbara & Denver 1997). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 57 (1998), p. 479-480. Download full text, 56 KB, PDF review Alexandre Zotos, Anthologie de la poésie albanaise (La Polygraphe, Edition Comp'Act, Chambéry 1998). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 72.3 (summer 1998), p. 662. Download full text, 64 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, The file on H. David Bellos, tr. (Harvill, London 1997). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 72.2 (spring 1998), p. 432. Download full text, 42 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Poèmes 1957-1997 (Fayard, Paris 1997). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 72.2 (spring 1998), p. 428. Download full text, 55 KB, PDF review Fatos Lubonja, Përpjekja / Endeavour, writings from Albania's critical quarterly. John Hodgson, tr. (Tirana 1997). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 72.1 (winter 1998), p. 179. Download full text, 61 KB, PDF
1997	review Miranda Vickers & James Pettifer, Albania, from anarchy to Balkan identity. (Hurst and Co., London 1997). unpublished Download full text, 65 KB, PDF review Raymond Hutchings, Historical Dictionary of Albania. European Historical Dictionaries, 12 (Scarecrow Press, Lanham MD & London 1996). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 56 (1997), p. 609-611. Download full text, 32 KB, PDF review Max Demeter Peyfuß, Die Druckerei von Moschopolis 1731-1769 (Vienna 1996). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 56 (1997), p. 613-614. Download full text, 28 KB, PDF review Fatos Kongoli, Le paumé. Traduit de l'albanais par Christiane Montécot et Edmond Tupja (Paris 1997). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 71.4 (autumn 1997), p. 842-843. Download full text, 50 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Spiritus - roman me kaos, zbulesë dhe çmërs (Elbasan 1996) / Spiritus - roman avec chaos, révélation, vestiges. Jusuf Vrioni, tr. (Paris 1996). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 71.4 (autumn 1997), p. 841-842. Download full text, 60 KB, PDF review Beqë Cufaj, 205 (Peja 1996). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 71.4 (autumn 1997), p. 841. Download full text, 49 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, The three-arched bridge (New York 1997). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 71.3 (summer 1997), p. 630. Download full text, 49 KB, PDF review Bashkim Shehu, Rrugëtimi i mbramë i Ago Ymerit (Prishtina 1995) / Le dernier voyage d'Ago Umeri (Paris 1995). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 71.1 (winter 1997), p. 196. Download full text, 63 KB, PDF
1996	review Francesco Altimari & Leonardo M. Savoia (ed.), I dialetti italo-albanesi (Rome 1994). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 55 (1996), p. 511-514. Download full text, 38 KB, PDF review Nicolo Figlia, I Codice Chieutino (Mezzoiuso 1995). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 55 (1996), p. 509-510. Download full text, 27 KB, PDF review Fatos Arapi, Ancient Albanian songs (Tirana 1996). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 55 (1996), p. 507-509. Download full text, 36 KB, PDF review Fatos Baxhaku & Karl Kaser, Die Stammesgesellschaften Nordalbaniens (Cologne 1996). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 55 (1996), p. 503-505. Download full text, 46 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Shkaba (Tirana 1996) / L'aigle (Paris 1996). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 70.4 (autumn 1996), p. 1008. Download full text, 52 KB, PDF review Rudolf Marku, Vdekja lexon gazetën (Elbasan 1995). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 70.4 (autumn 1996), p. 1006. Download full text, 48 KB, PDF review Mehmet Kraja, Vdekja pa emër (Peja & Tirana 1995). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 70.4 (autumn 1996), p. 1005-1006. Download full text, 50 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Dialog me Alain Bosquet (Elbasan 1996) / Dialoque avec Alain Bosquet (Paris 1995). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 70.4 (autumn 1996), p. 1005. Download full text, 62 KB, PDF review Visar Zhiti, Dyert e gjalla (Tirana 1995). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 70.2 (spring 1996), p. 446. Download full text, 49 KB, PDF review Anton Berisha, Vepra letrare e Martin Camajt (Cosenza 1994). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 54 (1995), p. 489-490. reprinted in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 70.2 (spring 1996), p. 445. Download full text, 52 KB, PDF review Agim Vinca, Alternativa letrare shqiptare (Skopje 1995). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 70.1 (winter 1996), p. 218. Albanian translation in: Flaka, Skopje, 28.1.1999, p. 9. Download full text, 53 KB, PDF review Helena Kadare, Një grua nga Tirana (Tirana 1994) / Helena Gushi-Kadaré, Une femme de Tirana (Paris 1995). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 70.1 (winter 1996), p. 217-218. Download full text, 47 KB, PDF review Mimoza Ahmeti, Delirium (Tirana 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 70.1 (winter 1996), p. 217. Download full text, 42 KB, PDF
1995	review Anton Berisha, Vepra letrare e Martin Camajt (Cosenza 1994). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 54 (1995), p. 489-490. Download full text, 26 KB, PDF review Anton Berisha, Ernest Koliqi. Poet e prozator (Rende 1995). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 54 (1995), p. 488-489. Download full text, 25 KB, PDF review Rexhep Qosja, Çështja shqiptare, historia dhe politika (Prishtina 1994). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 54 (1995), p. 485-487. Download full text, 33 KB, PDF review Edwin Jacques, The Albanians, an ethnic history (Jefferson NC 1995). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 54 (1995), p. 482-483. Download full text, 26 KB, PDF review Besnik Mustafaj, Petite saga carcérale (Arles 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 69.4 (autumn 1995), p. 843. Download full text, 57 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, L'Ombre (Paris 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 69.4 (autumn 1995), p. 842-843. Download full text, 55 KB, PDF review Sabri Hamiti, ABC, albetare për fëmijë të rritur (Prishtina 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 69.4 (autumn 1995), p. 842. Download full text, 42 KB, PDF review Fatos Lubonja, Ploja e mbramë (Tirana 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 69.2 (spring 1995), p. 412. Albanian translation in: AKS, Tirana, 29.-30.07.1995, p. 3. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, The Concert (New York 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 69.2 (spring 1995), p. 412. Download full text, 24 KB, PDF review Azem Shkreli, Ich weiß ein Wort von Stein (Klagenfurt 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 69.2 (spring 1995), p. 408. Download full text, 20 KB, PDF review Kim Mehmeti, Fati i Fatushës (Tetovo 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 69.2 (spring 1995), p. 408. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Rexhep Qosja, La mort me vient de ces yeux-là (Paris 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 69.1 (winter 1995), p. 200. Download full text, 33 KB, PDF review Hasan Hasani, Leksikon i shkrimtarëve shqiptarë 1501-1990 (Prishtina 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 69.1 (winter 1995), p. 199-200. Download full text, 23 KB, PDF review Eqrem Basha, Marshi i kërmillit (Peja 1994). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 69.1 (winter 1995), p. 199. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF
1994	review Thomas Schreiber, Enver Hodja. Le sultan rouge (Paris 1994). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 53 (1994), p. 544-546. Download full text, 42 KB, PDF review Albanica. A Journal of Albanological Research and Criticism, Washington, 3.4 (1992). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 53 (1994), p. 536-538. Download full text, 28 KB, PDF review Gjurmime Albanologjike, Prishtina, 22. 1992 (1993). in: Südost-Forschungen, Munich, 53 (1994), p. 456-457. Download full text, 27 KB, PDF review Lazër & Josef Radi, Muret e muzgut (Tirana 1993). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 68.3 (summer 1994), p. 613. reprinted in: Illyria, New York, 27-29.3.1995, p. 6. Albanian translation in: Rilindja, Tirana, 23.10.1994. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Dritëro Agolli, Pelegrini i vonuar (Tirana 1993). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 68.3 (summer 1994), p. 613. Albanian translation in: Koha Jonë, Tirana, 31.8.1995. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Clair de lune (Paris 1993) / La Grande Muraille (Paris 1993). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 68.2 (spring 1994), p. 406. reprinted in: Illyria, New York, 29.9-1.10.1994, p. 6. Albanian translation in: Rilindja, Tirana, 10.9.1994, and in: Illyria, New York, 13-15.10.1994. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Jorgo Bllaci, Zërat e natës (Tirana 1993). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 68.1 (winter 1994), p. 183. Download full text, 20 KB, PDF review Zejnullah Rrahmani, Udhëtimi arbdhetar (Prishtina 1992). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 68.1 (winter 1994), p. 182. Albanian translation in: Rilindja, Tirana, 16.6.1994, and in: Illyria, New York, 26-28.5.1994, p. 14, and again on 25-27.7.1994. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF
1993	review Visar Zhiti, Kujtesa e ajrit (Tirana 1993). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 67.4 (autumn 1993), p. 867. reprinted in: Albanian Catholic Bulletin / Buletini Katolik Shqiptar, San Francisco, 15 (1994), p. 201-202. Albanian translation in: Rilindja, 29.3.1994. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Ali Podrimja, Buzëqeshja në kafaz (Klagenfurt 1993). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 67.4 (autumn 1993), p. 866-867. reprinted in: Albanian Catholic Bulletin / Buletini Katolik Shqiptar, San Francisco, 15 (1994), p. 204-205. Download full text, 22 KB, PDF review Fatos Arapi, Ne, pikëllimi i dritave (Tirana 1993). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 67.4 (autumn 1993), p. 866. Albanian translation in: Drita, Tirana, 20.2.1994, and in: Rilindja, 27.3.1994. Download full text, 20 KB, PDF review Ferdinand Laholli, Mjaft ky paradoks i hidhur. Poezi (Tirana 1992). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 67.3 (summer 1993), p. 648-649. reprinted in: Albanian Catholic Bulletin / Buletini Katolik Shqiptar, San Francisco, 15 (1994), p. 201. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, La pyramide (Paris 1992). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 67.3 (summer 1993), p. 648. Download full text, 23 KB, PDF review Besnik Mustafaj, Un été sans retour (Paris 1992). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 67.2 (spring 1993), p. 419-420. Download full text, 22 KB, PDF review Gjergj Fishta, Lahuta e Malsisë (Rome 1991) / Pal Duka-Gjini, Jeta dhe veprat e Gjergj Fishtës (Rome 1992). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 67.2 (spring 1993), p. 419. reprinted in: Albanian Catholic Bulletin / Buletini Katolik Shqiptar, San Francisco, 15 (1994), p. 200. Download full text, 25 KB, PDF
1992	review Kasëm Trebeshina, Stina e stinëve (Prishtina 1991). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 66.3 (summer 1992), p. 559. reprinted in: Albanian Catholic Bulletin / Buletini Katolik Shqiptar, San Francisco, 15 (1994), p. 202-203. Download full text, 25 KB, PDF review Arshi Pipa, Contemporary Albanian literature (New York 1991). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 66.3 (summer 1992), p. 558-559. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Shaip Beqiri, Sfida e gjeniut: Kadare, ekzili, Kosova (Prishtina 1991). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 66.3 (summer 1992), p. 558. Download full text, 24 KB, PDF review Xhevahir Spahiu, Koha e krisur (Tirana 1991). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 66.2 (spring 1992), p. 385. reprinted in: Albanian Catholic Bulletin / Buletini Katolik Shqiptar, San Francisco, 15 (1994), p. 203-204. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Pesha e kryqit (Paris 1991) / Invitation à l'atelier suivi de Le poids de la croix (Paris 1991). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 66.2 (spring 1992), p. 384-385. Download full text, 45 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Përbindeshi (Tirana 1991) / Le monstre (Paris 1991). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 66.2 (spring 1992), p. 384. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Rexhep Ismajli, Poezia e sotme arbëreshe (Prishtina 1990). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 66.1 (winter 1992), p. 180-181. Download full text, 22 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Ftesë në studio (Tirana 1990) / Printemps albanais (Paris 1991) / Nga një dhjetor në tjetrin (Paris 1991). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 66.1 (winter 1992), p. 180. Download full text, 26 KB, PDF
1991	review Migjeni, Chroniques d'une ville du Nord et autres proses (Paris 1990). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 65.3 (autumn 1991), p. 747. Download full text, 22 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, The General of the Dead Army (New York 1991). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 65.3 (autumn 1991), p. 746-747. Download full text, 26 KB, PDF review Martin Camaj, Selected Poetry (New York 1990). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 65.3 (autumn 1991), p. 746. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Dosja H (Tirana 1990). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 65.3 (summer 1991), p. 529-530. Download full text, 33 KB, PDF review Dritëro Agolli, Splendeur et décadence du Camarade Zulo (Paris 1990). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 65.3 (summer 1991), p. 529. Download full text, 31 KB, PDF review Agim Vinca, Orët e poezisë (Prishtina 1990). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 65.2 (spring 1991), p. 344. Albanian translation in: Bujku, Prishtina, 25.7.1991, and in: Flaka e Vëllazërimit, Skopje, 26.8.1991. Download full text, 21 KB, PDF review Natasha Lako, Natyrë e qetë (Tirana 1990). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 65.2 (spring 1991), p. 344. Albanian translation in: Ora, Prishtina, 14.8.1991. Download full text, 40 KB, PDF review Ismail Kadare, Broken April (New York 1990). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 65.2 (spring 1991), p. 343-344. Albanian translation in: Ora, Prishtina, 14.8.1991. Download full text, 25 KB, PDF review Adem Demaçi, Gjarpijt e gjakut (Ljubljana 1990). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 65.1 (winter 1991), p. 165. Albanian translation in: Bota e re, Prishtina, 15.10.1990. Download full text, 25 KB, PDF
1990	review Sabri Hamiti, Vetëdija letrare (Prishtina 1989). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 64.3 (summer 1990), p. 508-509. Albanian translation in: Fjala, Prishtina, 1.11.1990. Download full text, 24 KB, PDF review Neshat Tozaj, Thikat (Tirana 1989). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 64.2 (spring 1990), p. 343. Albanian translation in: Zëri i Rinisë, Prishtina, 19.9.1990. Download full text, 22 KB, PDF review Rrahman Dedaj, Poezi (Prishtina 1989). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 64.2 (spring 1990), p. 342. Download full text, 20 KB, PDF review Bardhyl Londo, Vetëm Itaka (Prishtina 1989). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 64.1 (winter 1990), p. 174-175. Albanian translation in: Rilindja, Prishtina, 28.7.1990, and in: Drita, Tirana, 3.6.1990. French translation in: Les Lettres Albanaises, Tirana, 1990.3., p. 201-202. Download full text, 23 KB, PDF review Mimoza Ahmeti, Sidomos nesër (Tirana 1989). in: World Literature Today, Literary Quarterly of the University of Oklahoma, 64.1 (winter 1990), p. 174. Albanian translation in: Rilindja, Prishtina, 28.7.1990, and in: Drita, Tirana, 3.6.1990. French translation in: Les Lettres Albanaises, Tirana, 1990.3., p. 201-202. Download full text, 22 KB, PDF

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