Renowned Albanian Poet Dr. Mujë Buçpapaj Featured in the International Poetry Anthology White Poems in Morocco
This prestigious anthology is published in Arabic and English by the University of Moroccan Creators, a cultural institution led by the renowned poet and scholar Mohamed Ellaghafi, founder of the National Poetry Prize in Morocco and a tireless promoter of international literature both in his country and worldwide.
The well-known Albanian poet Mujë Buçpapaj has been included in the second volume of the White Poems International Poetry Anthology, published in Morocco in both English and Arabic.
This prestigious collection is released by the University of Moroccan Creators, a cultural institution founded and directed by the acclaimed poet and scholar Mohamed Ellaghafi. In this second edition, Ellaghafi has selected distinguished poets from around the world, including voices from contemporary Albanian literature.
Mohamed Ellaghafi is a significant figure in Morocco’s poetic scene. He is the founder of the National Poetry Prize in Morocco and a tireless advocate for international literature in his country.
Upon receiving the news, Albanian poet Mujë Buçpapaj said:
“A special thank you goes to the esteemed publisher of this anthology, the poet and intellectual Mohamed Ellaghafi – an erudite figure who makes a meaningful contribution to promoting the best of contemporary world literature.
I also express my heartfelt gratitude to the University of Moroccan Creators for their dignified selection of international authors, and to my friend and colleague Angela Kosta for translating my poems and writing the accompanying commentary.”
Internationally acclaimed poet Mujë Buçpapaj is considered one of the most important voices in contemporary Albanian literature. His poems and books have been translated into dozens of foreign languages and have been met with interest by both the international public and literary critics. He has won several significant international poetry awards, further solidifying his position as a poet of influence beyond national borders.
Buçpapaj’s work has been reviewed by prestigious international media outlets and analyzed by prominent scholars and literary critics around the world, who praise the artistic depth and the universal themes explored in his poetry. His writing has been described as profound, philosophical, and deeply rooted in the human experience, reflecting on history, identity, freedom, and the fate of modern man.
The literary contribution of Mujë Buçpapaj is a valuable asset not only to Albanian literature but also to European and global literary heritage. He is a distinguished representative of Albanian culture in the world and an authentic voice that resonates deeply with readers across languages and cultures.
Angela Kosta
Journalist, poet, essayist, publisher, literary critic, editor, translator, promoter.